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What Causes Numbness In The Fingers?

My 20 year old son is have numbness in his middle and ring finger so bad that he can not sleep - he is telling me now that his hand is swollen. His PCP told him it was carpal tunnel and to use nsaids and a hand brace - He broke his elbow when he was 3 jumping from a swing...could this be related to a nerve up there?
Mon, 22 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have numbness in the fingers . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like peripheral nerve compression , diabetic nerve damage , multiple sclerosis , neuralgias , peripheral neuropathy and guillain-Barre syndrome . The symptoms can also be due to carpal tunnel syndrome , tenderness or tennis elbow . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray , nerve conduction velocity tests , electromyography or CT scan and rule out conditions like cervical spondolysis . Doctor may also take history and recommend physical therapy and stretching exercises . Doctor may also prescribe orthodox MR , nerve supplement for quick healing and as you to give proper rest to hand .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Numbness In The Fingers?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have numbness in the fingers . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like peripheral nerve compression , diabetic nerve damage , multiple sclerosis , neuralgias , peripheral neuropathy and guillain-Barre syndrome . The symptoms can also be due to carpal tunnel syndrome , tenderness or tennis elbow . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray , nerve conduction velocity tests , electromyography or CT scan and rule out conditions like cervical spondolysis . Doctor may also take history and recommend physical therapy and stretching exercises . Doctor may also prescribe orthodox MR , nerve supplement for quick healing and as you to give proper rest to hand . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari