Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Suggest Remedy For Numbness In Hand And Fingers
Posted on
Fri, 27 Mar 2015
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Fri, 27 Mar 2015
Answered on
Fri, 24 Apr 2015
Last reviewed on
Question : my left hand is numb by my little finger
Brief Answer:
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
This may be caused by a pinched nerve. Sometimes physical therapy may be used to help alleviate the issue. Also you could consider taking some ibuprofen two to three times per day for 10 days to see if that helps as well.
If symptoms are persistent I would recommend you make an appointment to see your primary doctor for a focused consultation with good physical exam for further recommendations.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
This may be caused by a pinched nerve. Sometimes physical therapy may be used to help alleviate the issue. Also you could consider taking some ibuprofen two to three times per day for 10 days to see if that helps as well.
If symptoms are persistent I would recommend you make an appointment to see your primary doctor for a focused consultation with good physical exam for further recommendations.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
