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What Does Numbness In Hand And Little Fingers Suggest?
Posted on
Fri, 27 Mar 2015
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Fri, 27 Mar 2015
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Fri, 24 Apr 2015
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Question : hi my name is XXXXXXX and i have numbness in my left hand by my little finger
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
This may be caused by a pinched nerve. Sometimes physical therapy may be used to help alleviate the issue. Also you could consider taking some ibuprofen two to three times per day for 10 days to see if that helps as well.
If symptoms are persistent I would recommend you make an appointment to see your primary doctor for a focused consultation with good physical exam for further recommendations.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Followup
Detailed Answer:
This may be caused by a pinched nerve. Sometimes physical therapy may be used to help alleviate the issue. Also you could consider taking some ibuprofen two to three times per day for 10 days to see if that helps as well.
If symptoms are persistent I would recommend you make an appointment to see your primary doctor for a focused consultation with good physical exam for further recommendations.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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