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Thumb Tip Numbness. Part Of Appendix Removed Due To Appendicitis. Advise?

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I had an appendicitis 2 weeks ago and was sent into the hospital. I had a surgery on that day and part of my appendix was removed. I was hospitalized for 5 days and everything was fine. Yet, since returning home, the thumb tip on my right hand has been experiencing intermittent numbness. It comes many times a day and each time last for about 5 - 10 seconds only. It's been a week now and still, the numbness still comes every day. Could you tell me why it happens and when it will go away, if it will?

Thank you very much

Christine
Thu, 13 Jun 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The numbness at the tip of the thumb is not likely to be related to appendicitis. This is more likely to be due to vitamin B 12 deficiency. Appropriate supplements will help in recovery.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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Thumb Tip Numbness. Part Of Appendix Removed Due To Appendicitis. Advise?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The numbness at the tip of the thumb is not likely to be related to appendicitis. This is more likely to be due to vitamin B 12 deficiency. Appropriate supplements will help in recovery. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal drtayal72@gmail.com