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What Can Lead To Finger Numbness And Hand Pain Which Reduces While Standing Up And Walking?
Question: My thumb and the two fingers next to it go numb then the arm will ache , then I stand up and walk with my arm down by my side and it goes away.
Brief Answer:
Get examined and evaluated by a neurologist.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
There is possibility of cervical radiculopathy or carpal tunnel syndrome.
Examination by a neurologist is required.
Nerve conduction study and cervical spine imaging may be required.
Is there any neck pain, diabetes, joint disease?
Drugs like Pregabalin or Gabapentin can be used.
Take care.
Dr. Neeraj Kumar , Neurologist
Get examined and evaluated by a neurologist.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
There is possibility of cervical radiculopathy or carpal tunnel syndrome.
Examination by a neurologist is required.
Nerve conduction study and cervical spine imaging may be required.
Is there any neck pain, diabetes, joint disease?
Drugs like Pregabalin or Gabapentin can be used.
Take care.
Dr. Neeraj Kumar , Neurologist
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