What Causes Pain In Fingers Of Left Hand And Weakness?

Posted on Tue, 1 Dec 2015

Question: Recently within ten days I have pains in my fingers and a weakness in my grip in comparsion to my right hand also pins and needless its only when I go to use it ( Left Hand Only Right hand perfect). I am doing a bit of painting DIY at home and my grip is weak and have pains when I move my fingers not to severe but still there with pins and needles as well thumb does not seem effected.
I am 74 years of age and in good health. I take blood pressure tablets for 15 years and I check it everweek its ok. I am fit not overweight and play bad golf weekly . There is a long history of artheritis in my family but seems odd, My e_mail address is YYYY@YYYY
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Carpal tunnel syndrome.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your query and understand your concerns.

In my opinion, most likely cause of your symptoms is carpal tunnel syndrome, or compression of the median nerve at wrist.

Other less likely causes of your symptoms could be arthritis of the cervical spine and herniated disc disease of the spine, both conditions that affect nerve function by compression.

Carpal tunnel syndrome is an easely diagnosed condition that requires a neurological examination and nerve conduction study of the affected arm and hand.

So, I suggest you to discuss with a Neurologist your concerns.

Treatment is usually achieved by a small surgical procedure that releases the compression on the median nerve by cutting off extensor retinaculum.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Greetings.

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