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What Causes Weakness In Thumb And Index Finger?

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Posted on Mon, 20 Jun 2016
Question: my left hand feels weak mainly my thumb and index finger. it been like that two straight mornings but it doesn't last all day it comes and goes
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Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Require examination and investigation by a neurologist

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Is there any headache, vomiting, seizure, loss of consciousness, abnormal movement of fingers or hand?
Is there any neck pain, sensory loss over these fingers?
You may require examination by a doctor preferably neurologist.
Nerve conduction may be required.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (16 minutes later)
No headache vomiting seizure or abnormal movement just weakness in grasping things
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Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Get nerve conduction study

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
There may be possibility of nerve involvement and needs evaluation by neurologist and nerve conduction study.

Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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What Causes Weakness In Thumb And Index Finger?

Brief Answer: Require examination and investigation by a neurologist Detailed Answer: Hello, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Is there any headache, vomiting, seizure, loss of consciousness, abnormal movement of fingers or hand? Is there any neck pain, sensory loss over these fingers? You may require examination by a doctor preferably neurologist. Nerve conduction may be required. Hope you found the answer helpful. Do get back to me for further queries. Regards Dr N Kumar Neurologist