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What Causes Numbness And Tingling Sensation In The Fingers?
Question: I have recently experienced numbness and tingling in the middle fingers of both hands, primarily my dominant hand. I'm trying to decide whether to see a hand specialist, internist or neurologist, may be Peripheral Neuropathy.
Brief Answer:
A Neurologist.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com.
I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist,here to answer your query.
Of course,a neurologist is the one who can best examine you and plan out the investigations for your diagnosis.Yes,It might be related to nerves.
Do you experience it while doing something with hands or always?
Do you have Diabetes or other comorbidities?
I shall be glad to have you in follow-up for further queries.
Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
A Neurologist.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com.
I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist,here to answer your query.
Of course,a neurologist is the one who can best examine you and plan out the investigations for your diagnosis.Yes,It might be related to nerves.
Do you experience it while doing something with hands or always?
Do you have Diabetes or other comorbidities?
I shall be glad to have you in follow-up for further queries.
Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for your response. The slight numbness in the middle finger of my dominant (right) middle finger is constant and I am starting to experience some numbness in my left middle finger now as well. When I extend my right arm to reach for something I feel some pain in my right middle finger. No history of diabetes or other comorbidities, not on any meds.
Brief Answer:
Nerve conduction studies.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for being in follow-up and providing further details.
Although,physical examination by a neurologist is mandatory to plan out the investigations well,however,Nerve conduction studies of upper limbs appear to be necessary for the diagnosis.Carpal tunnel syndrome can be a close differential.
I would suggest you to visit a neurologist in person,for the sake of accurate diagnosis.
Hope that I have answered your query.If you have any further questions,I shall be glad to have you in follow-up else please close the thread,rate it and write a review.
Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
Nerve conduction studies.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for being in follow-up and providing further details.
Although,physical examination by a neurologist is mandatory to plan out the investigations well,however,Nerve conduction studies of upper limbs appear to be necessary for the diagnosis.Carpal tunnel syndrome can be a close differential.
I would suggest you to visit a neurologist in person,for the sake of accurate diagnosis.
Hope that I have answered your query.If you have any further questions,I shall be glad to have you in follow-up else please close the thread,rate it and write a review.
Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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