Fingertips Are Slightly Numb. What Could Be The Reason?

Posted on Fri, 27 Sep 2013

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Question : my fingertips are slightly numb

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Could be due to neuropathy

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
Numbness of fingertips is most often due to peripheral neuropathy- a disease of the nerves of hands and feet. Peripheral neuropathy has many causes such as diabetes mellitus, lack of vitamin B12 or D, renal insufficiency, etc.

You may take vitamin B12 supplements for improvement. If symptoms persist, please consult a neurologist.

I hope it helps.

Please get back if you require any additional information.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
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