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Why Have I Had Tingling Sensation In My Left Thumb For The Past Few Days?

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Posted on Mon, 4 Jul 2022
Question: I have had a tingling sensation primarily in my left thumb for the past couple of days. Am seeing my dr. in 2 weeks--should I call and report this or just wait? (Am otherwise healthy.) And the tingling spreads to my hand from time to time, but the thumb and hand are not numb.

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Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (48 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Get examined and investigated by a neurologist

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Possibility of nerve involvement should be investigated.
Carpal tunnel syndrome, cervical radiculopathy or median neuropathy is likely. Rarely stroke may present like this but is sudden in onset. Get examined and investigated by a physician or neurologist.

Hope you found the answer helpful. Do get back to me for further information.
Regards,
Dr. N. Kumar
Neurologist
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Why Have I Had Tingling Sensation In My Left Thumb For The Past Few Days?

Brief Answer: Get examined and investigated by a neurologist Detailed Answer: Hello, Possibility of nerve involvement should be investigated. Carpal tunnel syndrome, cervical radiculopathy or median neuropathy is likely. Rarely stroke may present like this but is sudden in onset. Get examined and investigated by a physician or neurologist. Hope you found the answer helpful. Do get back to me for further information. Regards, Dr. N. Kumar Neurologist