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What Causes Pins And Needles Along With Numbness In Fingers?

Approximately an hour ago, I started having pins and needles and numbness in my pointer finger, middle finger and thumb both hands, which hasn t gone away. I am also getting a numb feeling in my lips (only on the right side), both top and bottom. I feel fine otherwise. Any ideas?
Thu, 18 Jun 2020
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Hi,

The symptoms you have suggest possible. Viral infection mostly with fever / peripheral neuropathy with diabetes or cervical spondylitis. You need physical examination and needful investigations followed by specific treatment.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Pins And Needles Along With Numbness In Fingers?

Hi, The symptoms you have suggest possible. Viral infection mostly with fever / peripheral neuropathy with diabetes or cervical spondylitis. You need physical examination and needful investigations followed by specific treatment. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician