What Causes Numbness In Small Finger And Palm?

Posted on Mon, 26 May 2014

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Mon, 26 May 2014 Answered on

Mon, 16 Jun 2014 Last reviewed on

Question : numbness pinkly finger and palm same side

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
will advise you to MRI cervical spine for better

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have studied your case.
Due to compression of nerve root there can be tingling numbness in your fingers pain associated with it.
I will advise you to MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis.

For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
As you have elbow symptoms origin of nerve compression can be at ulnar nerve near elbow.

Do you have history of smoking?

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Wishing you good health.

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar