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What Is Causing Numbness In Fingers When Writing For An Extended Time?

When writing for an extended time, say an entire page of text, my hand will slowly numb over the course of the work, until the entire hand is completely numb, including all 4 fingers and the thumb. Once I extend or lower my arm, feeling quickly returns, with a minimal amount of tingling. Please explain?
Wed, 7 May 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello

There is possibility of nerve compression like carpal tunnel due to excessive use.
Use of machine can reduce your pain and swelling, you can ask your physiotherapist for therapy for CTS.

Use ice packs to reduce inflammation .
Physiotherapy with ultrasound and Tens will help you,
For early healing you can take Tab celin [vit C] and antioxidant with anti-inflammatory [Tab enzomac plus ].


Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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What Is Causing Numbness In Fingers When Writing For An Extended Time?

Hello There is possibility of nerve compression like carpal tunnel due to excessive use. Use of machine can reduce your pain and swelling, you can ask your physiotherapist for therapy for CTS. Use ice packs to reduce inflammation . Physiotherapy with ultrasound and Tens will help you, For early healing you can take Tab celin [vit C] and antioxidant with anti-inflammatory [Tab enzomac plus ]. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.