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What Does Numbness In The Hands And Fingers Indicate?

Hello, im experiencing lately bi-lateral hand numbness,more specific the thumb to the middle finger,which appears now in the middle of the nite 3am (EDT), Im a 61 yo white male,health care professional(dentist). Possible cervical vertebrae issue? Carpal Tunnel? Becoming more frequent. i do have a history of my wrist (right)in a tucked or 90 degree angle during sleep, and i will say its more symptomatic in my hand. Thank you for any assistance
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Are you sleeping on your stomach with your hands between your head and pillow or under the pillow? It could sound like Saturday night palsy.



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What Does Numbness In The Hands And Fingers Indicate?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Are you sleeping on your stomach with your hands between your head and pillow or under the pillow? It could sound like Saturday night palsy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.