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What Causes Numbness Between Elbow And Fingers?

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Posted on Thu, 9 Jul 2015
Question: Hi,

I feel numbness in my left hand..in the region between elbow and fingers.

I feel better when I put my hand vertically downward with gravity.

This is happening since a week.
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Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (53 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Need to exclude carpal tunnel syndrome.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mr XXXXXXX

Thank you for posting your query.

I have noted your symptoms, and they are suggestive of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). In this condition, a nerve called median nerve gets pinched at the level of wrist.

If the symptoms are troublesome, pregabalin capsules may be started.

Also, nerve conduction studies may be done to exclude CTS, if symptoms persist.

I hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
     
Best wishes,     
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
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What Causes Numbness Between Elbow And Fingers?

Brief Answer: Need to exclude carpal tunnel syndrome. Detailed Answer: Hi Mr XXXXXXX Thank you for posting your query. I have noted your symptoms, and they are suggestive of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). In this condition, a nerve called median nerve gets pinched at the level of wrist. If the symptoms are troublesome, pregabalin capsules may be started. Also, nerve conduction studies may be done to exclude CTS, if symptoms persist. I hope my reply has helped you. I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/