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Suggest Remedy For Numbness In Left Hand And Fingers

I am a heavy drinker and for about the last month I have been having a numbness in my left hand mainly at the tip of my pinky finger. Sometimes I wake up in the morning and it consumes the complet outside of my left hand. What should I do about this? I have not see. Anyone yet for this.
posted on Fri, 27 Nov 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have numbness in left hand and fingers. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like alcohol use disorder , amyloidosis , brachial plexus injury , carpal tunnel syndrome , cervical spondylosis , multiple sclerosis , peripheral neuropathy , type 2 diabetes or ulnar nerve compression . I would suggest you to apply warm compresses to arm , do gentle massage with sesame oily and take healthy diet . Also avoid drinking and smoking . If condition doesn't get well then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order certain test like nerve conduction test or physical examination . Doctor may prescribe nerve supplement along with anti inflammatory and physical therapy . In severe damage doctor may recommend surgery .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Remedy For Numbness In Left Hand And Fingers

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have numbness in left hand and fingers. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like alcohol use disorder , amyloidosis , brachial plexus injury , carpal tunnel syndrome , cervical spondylosis , multiple sclerosis , peripheral neuropathy , type 2 diabetes or ulnar nerve compression . I would suggest you to apply warm compresses to arm , do gentle massage with sesame oily and take healthy diet . Also avoid drinking and smoking . If condition doesn t get well then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order certain test like nerve conduction test or physical examination . Doctor may prescribe nerve supplement along with anti inflammatory and physical therapy . In severe damage doctor may recommend surgery . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari