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What Causes Tingling Sensation In Right Index Finger?
Posted on
Thu, 26 Nov 2015
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Thu, 26 Nov 2015
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Question : After I eat my breakfast of cold fruit and yogurt, my index finger of my right hand feels tingly, and is whiter than the other fingers. It seems to have a lack of circulation.
Brief Answer:
Listed a few of the most likely causes for your reference ma'am :)
Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. There are a few possibilities for such a presentation, and I would like to start by listing a few of the most likely ones out for you, and then take it from there. They are:
+Raynaud's disease: A condition in which the arteries in the fingers go into spasm, and thus disturbing the circulation to them (blood test to confirm/rule out)
+Arthritis: Inflammation of one or more joints which can also interrupt the circulation (test using a blood test called RA factor)
+Thyroid abnormalities: Usually an under functioning thyroid abnormality which can cause a similar presentation and requires a thyroid profile (blood test)
+Scleroderma: Hardening or tightening of the skin or connective tissues; in your case in the finger, thus causing a circulatory disturbance
+Occupational, professional or daily routine causes: To do with how much you use your finger, which can result in overuse and the picture you are seeing
and a few others.
All the above listed causes will require a physical examination and a few blood tests to actually narrow it down to the cause, so we can treat you and prevent any progression. So please do find time and visit your doctor who I am sure will diagnose and treat you accordingly.
I hope you find my response helpful and informative. Please do not hesitate to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
Listed a few of the most likely causes for your reference ma'am :)
Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. There are a few possibilities for such a presentation, and I would like to start by listing a few of the most likely ones out for you, and then take it from there. They are:
+Raynaud's disease: A condition in which the arteries in the fingers go into spasm, and thus disturbing the circulation to them (blood test to confirm/rule out)
+Arthritis: Inflammation of one or more joints which can also interrupt the circulation (test using a blood test called RA factor)
+Thyroid abnormalities: Usually an under functioning thyroid abnormality which can cause a similar presentation and requires a thyroid profile (blood test)
+Scleroderma: Hardening or tightening of the skin or connective tissues; in your case in the finger, thus causing a circulatory disturbance
+Occupational, professional or daily routine causes: To do with how much you use your finger, which can result in overuse and the picture you are seeing
and a few others.
All the above listed causes will require a physical examination and a few blood tests to actually narrow it down to the cause, so we can treat you and prevent any progression. So please do find time and visit your doctor who I am sure will diagnose and treat you accordingly.
I hope you find my response helpful and informative. Please do not hesitate to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
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