What Causes Sharp Pain In Left Hand?

Posted on Mon, 23 Feb 2015

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Mon, 23 Feb 2015 Answered on

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Question : Sharp pain in left hand..?
I was having anxiety issues , stressing & then a sharp pain came on left hand under my middle & ring fingers ..mostly near the middle finger.. Tried to calm down then stressed out more. anxious still & pain subside

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I want to know little detail about your illness

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I read your question. Sharp pain in young age is due to either tendon problem or a nerve compression. Before I suggest you any thing I would like to know little detail about your illness.
1.Since when you are having this pain?
2.Is it present when you are sleeping or when you do any work?
3.Is it increase when you feel anxious?
Please send me answers of these questions. I will try my best to help you.
Thanks

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (5 minutes later)

I had it before but it's at random times ..then goes away. Like i remember having months ago then it disappeared. I'll have this type of pain once within months at a time . This is different because it stayed longer , like close to a minute off & on then went away.. I notice it while doing something or afterwards. & yes it does get more aggravated when i panic about it

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
it can be due to anxiety

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
i have studied your case and I think that this pain is no due to any muscle or nerve problem.I think this pain is due to anxiety. I would recommend you following.
1.Get an x ray to make sure that everything is normal with the bone.
2.Volitran ointment.
3. Compresion bandage if pain reoccurs, specially in night.
4.Hot water fomentation
5. Take your anxiety medicines regularly, avoid smoking, coffee in night.
I hope that this answer wil help you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (7 minutes later)

It was hard to move my fingers because it was like a stinging pain.. but ok i will follow up with my physican with this issue. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can share your physician's opinion with me

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If you want than you can share your physician's opinion with me.
thanks.

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