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What Do Numbness And Tingling Sensation On The Left Thumb Indicate?

Hi. For the last few weeks my left thumb, forefinger and middle fingers are tingling or almost numb when I wake up. Today my left ring finger is starting to tingle too. Should I be concerned I am 56 year old healthy women (thyroid removed 7 years ago). Thank you
Thu, 28 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

The numbness you feel on your left thumb, forefinger and middle fingers once you wake up could be related to compression of nearby nerves while sleeping especially if you do not change position. However, taking into account your age (56 years old) I'd advise to run a good physical examination and a complete cardiac check up to rule out any cardiovascular events. If nothing cardiac, then, should consult with neurologist further.

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What Do Numbness And Tingling Sensation On The Left Thumb Indicate?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The numbness you feel on your left thumb, forefinger and middle fingers once you wake up could be related to compression of nearby nerves while sleeping especially if you do not change position. However, taking into account your age (56 years old) I d advise to run a good physical examination and a complete cardiac check up to rule out any cardiovascular events. If nothing cardiac, then, should consult with neurologist further. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.