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What Causes Weakness In The Left Hand?

the grip in my left hand doesn t work like it did a couple of weeks ago. Suddenly it is hard to do use my pinkie finger to grip things. for instance unbuttoning a shirt is hard to do. there is no pain though. the finger is also at an odd angle and I can t move it to be near the others
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Hi,

Thanks for your question on HCM

I do understand your concern

With such a presentation in my clinic, I would first rule out carpal tunnel syndrome by doing a physical examination only and to confirm it you need electromyogram. If confirmed treatment will be conservative like painkiller, corticosteroid, and wrist splinting and management of underlying pathology if present. If conservative treatment dose not help them go for endoscopic surgical procedure for decompression.

You can do few things at home:-

1)Reduce your force and relax your grip

2)Take frequent breaks while working and make a fist release your hand and shake fingers do it 10 times.

3)Try to avoid your wrist up and down

4)Try to change your sitting position and avoid improper position

5)Always keep your hand and wrist warm and for it you can use gloves.

6)Mix 1 cup of Epsom salt in a deep tub with warm water. Soak your hands and wrists in it for about 30 minutes. Use this remedy 3 times a week.

Hope that helps
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What Causes Weakness In The Left Hand?

Hi, Thanks for your question on HCM I do understand your concern With such a presentation in my clinic, I would first rule out carpal tunnel syndrome by doing a physical examination only and to confirm it you need electromyogram. If confirmed treatment will be conservative like painkiller, corticosteroid, and wrist splinting and management of underlying pathology if present. If conservative treatment dose not help them go for endoscopic surgical procedure for decompression. You can do few things at home:- 1)Reduce your force and relax your grip 2)Take frequent breaks while working and make a fist release your hand and shake fingers do it 10 times. 3)Try to avoid your wrist up and down 4)Try to change your sitting position and avoid improper position 5)Always keep your hand and wrist warm and for it you can use gloves. 6)Mix 1 cup of Epsom salt in a deep tub with warm water. Soak your hands and wrists in it for about 30 minutes. Use this remedy 3 times a week. Hope that helps