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Numbness and pain in left thumb and at times corresponding palm. It's been more than a month now. Kindly advise.

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My wife is experiencing numbness in her left thumb. This was intermittent earlier however it is regular now. Please advise.

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Dr. Piyush Mittal Neurosurgeon | Lucknow

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Since yesterday evening, after I woke up from a nap, my right thumb is numb. Because of which I am not able to have a grip on things or move the hand properly.

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Dr. Rajiv Mehta (PT) Physiotherapist | Delhi

Numbness can be due to vascular or neurological reason it needs to be examined by an experienced physiotherapist kindly visit as soon as possible. U can consult us online on Practo ... Read More

I was using a hole punch for a few hours about a week ago, and I felt a sensation through my thumb. After I was done, half of my thumb was completely numb. Nearly a week later, it is still numb. I don't know if this is a temporary problem, or if I should go see a neurologist or someone about it.

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Dr. Sahil Kohli Neurologist | Gurgaon

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I have feel numbness in right leg thumb from last 15 days .not whole thumb but part of thumb.plz suggest.

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Dr. Niveditha Sai Chandra Neurologist | Hyderabad

Nothing to worry. Cud be some compression . Consult a neurologist if its persisting. ... Read More

Thumb area of my right foot has been numb from last night. A week back i had a pain on the same foot where a bone was paining and in the same foot although the pain is much less the numbness has started.

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Dr. Bakul Arora Orthopedist | Thane

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For the past 2 days I feel my right foot thumb is numb,the upside of the thumb is alone numb...is there any way to relieve it?

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Dr. Sudheer Penchala Neurologist | Vijayawada

Have to find the cause for it and needs more history...consult Neurologist ... Read More

About a week ago, while i was at work, i noticed a strong and quick numbness in my left thumb joint. it only happenes when a specific spot in my thumb is disturbed. i had problems finding the spot, but now that i have i have noticed a small bump under the skin that you cant clearly see. whenever i touch this bump my whole thumb goes numb for about

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Dr. B A Kadam Orthopedist | Pune

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Hi my husband accidently stapled his wrist and is now saying his thumb is a bit numb and arm is hurting a bit its been a couole of days now its just when he does something thts wen it hurts

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Dr. Arun Kumar Niranjan Ayurveda | Lucknow

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Experiencing numbness on the outer edge side of the left hand thumb since four days. No other major symptoms/complaints in the body. Feeling tired towards the end of the day since five to six months, but no major complaint on those counts.

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Dr. Sareeka C. Katkuri (PT) Physiotherapist | Mumbai

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Hello.. This is a very common problem and can be easily resolved with screening and correct exercises by a Physiotherapist. You may contact me as I am specialised in Spine and Joint pains including ti ... Read More

I'm feeling numbness in my fingers for the past 1 month first three fingers from the thumb. And also my thumbs feel stiff and also I lift heavy in the gym.

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Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. ... Read More

I was attending a training yesterday and did some paper cutting work. Since then my right thumb has been numb and feeling tingling the whole day continously. Its been almost 24 years, its still feeling the same. What is happening snd what should i do ?

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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Hello I am 14 years old I am aryan I got a scratch from scissors do I need tetnus injection please help.

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Dr. Ajith Paul Denson General Physician | Ernakulam

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Upon waking up in the morning I experience numbness and pain in my fingers and thumb. Initially, the discomfort was minimal, but over the past 2-3 days it has become noticeable every morning... on one day the symptoms was until midday... What is the reason for this... please advise...

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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla General Practitioner | Kolkata

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I have severe pain in right hand thumb finger tip. Cannot make any movement using this thumb. Sometime I feel numbness around this fingertip.. Who should I consult?? Please suggest..

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Dr. Rohit Bajaj Rheumatologist | Chandigarh

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What can be cause of numbness of thumb toe of right foot. It is partially numb outer part of toe. Plz suggest what is the cause

Asked for Female, 32 Years 331 Views v

Dr. Valisammagari Anvesh Orthopedist | Kurnool

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If I tap or press forearm under wrist till elbow I feel numbness in my thumb in right hand . I use lot of computer. Should I do something about it or I can neglect ?

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Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

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I used to sit in wrong posture for hours... resulting stiff neck and trapezius muscle pain ... Now after 2 year ... I have taken around 10 dry needling and cupping sessions ... Realising that they won't help in longer run . Posture should be corrected ... As now my thumb in left hand goes partially numb . I realise i am also having on left trapez

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Ms. Anuradha Sharma (PT) Physiotherapist | Noida

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I'm unable to feel the touches for my left leg thumb... Is it serious? Whom I need to consult? Please advise

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Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

Can help you , kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

Hello doctor I recently had a haircut in a saloon and I had a minor cut from barbers scissors. I am very worried that can this scissor transmit HIV virus , I had a very small cut. Thanking you.

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Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

In the last couple of days, my toe thumb in the right foot started to be slightly numb... Knowingg that there is not visible changes on it or nothing.. I don't feel the numbness except when it contacts with some blanket and feel it.

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Dr. Hemanth Patakamuri Emergency Medicine | Vijayawada

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Hello ,got your concern ,it can be treatable with further evaluation, better healthcare and proper treatment ..For prescription and counselling regarding the same you can click on chat now for instan ... Read More

A few days back when I was cutting my papers my scissors fell on my arm, it cut me a bit but didn't bleed now after 3 weeks it healed completely but left a very light scar, can I get rid of this scar completely with the help of any otc cream?

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Treatment depends on the type of scar.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation with photos ... Read More

I'm having Thumb Numbness for almost 21days since my wrist Distal Radius orif was done. Is this normal ?

Asked for Male, 25 Years 388 Views v

Dr. Sohael M Khan Spine Surgeon | Nagpur

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Dear Mam, Please get an x ray of the wrist done. Consult your operating surgeon Immobilize the wrist and see if the pain goes away. ... Read More

My dad age 63 sugar levels 197 after meals, bp 120/60,why numbness is happening plz suggest any solution to this problem

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Dr. Amitabh Gupta Neurosurgeon | Delhi

Is he diabetic? What about his health status does he do regular exercises? If not ask him to start regular exercises May also use proper back n neck posture. Thanks ... Read More

Unable to apply any pressure using the right hand thumb. Also, a little tingling sensation is felt at the finger tips.

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Dr. Arpit Agrawal Neurologist | Raipur

Hello sir. Your symptoms may be related to neuropathy however more detailed evaluation will be required by a neurologist ... Read More

My mother has pain in left hand has headache and one side of her thumb is also numb from last 2 months. She has pain in muscles of heart also.and sometime feels a little bit of anxiety with fast heartbeat. N also feels tingling sensation in hands in morning. What is the issue doctor??

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Dr. Bhupesh Kumar Neurologist | Gurgaon

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Please get a CT for her cervical spine done and also vit d3 tests along with vitamin b12 share the reports so further suggestions can be made. ... Read More

Hey... I want to know why numbness in finger...I have sometime feeling that my thumb has no sense...and other body part parts also..like when someone pinch I have very less feeling..why...plz reply...

Asked for Female, 26 Years 201 Views v

Dr. Vaibhav Nasre Neurosurgeon | Gondia

What all other body parts Please seek near by neurologist ... Read More

Hello , She had completed three months for scissors . Daily she has small pain in stiches . Joints are also paining . Feeling fatigue . Head pain

Asked for Male, 23 Years 79 Views v

Dr. Arif Qazi General Surgeon | Aurangabad

Consult in pvt so that i can help u better ... Read More

My thumb randomly went very numb, starting swelling, and 6 hours later, it is swollen again, and went even more numb to the point where it hurts

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Dr. Varun Mathur Internal Medicine | Jaipur

Hello dear ... I would like to know little more info or history of your problems.. It would be great if we can continue our conversation on my private window as here I am restricted to give you few li ... Read More

Can someone plz help me clearing a doubt , the thumb of my left feet is numb from past few days , thers no injury no pain no wounds, i always wear comfortable footwear so what could be the reason, do u need to get it checked, and if yes then to whom? Neurologist?

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Dr. Kalpana Shukla Ayurveda | Ahmedabad

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Check blood sugar first ... Read More

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Numb thumb after using scissors

Numbness and pain in left thumb and at times corresponding palm. It's been more than a month now. Kindly advise.

My wife is experiencing numbness in her left thumb. This was intermittent earlier however it is regular now. Please advise.

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Since yesterday evening, after I woke up from a nap, my right thumb is numb. Because of which I am not able to have a grip on things or move the hand properly.

I was using a hole punch for a few hours about a week ago, and I felt a sensation through my thumb. After I was done, half of my thumb was completely numb. Nearly a week later, it is still numb. I don't know if this is a temporary problem, or if I should go see a neurologist or someone about it.

I have feel numbness in right leg thumb from last 15 days .not whole thumb but part of thumb.plz suggest.

Thumb area of my right foot has been numb from last night. A week back i had a pain on the same foot where a bone was paining and in the same foot although the pain is much less the numbness has started.

For the past 2 days I feel my right foot thumb is numb,the upside of the thumb is alone numb...is there any way to relieve it?

Hi my husband accidently stapled his wrist and is now saying his thumb is a bit numb and arm is hurting a bit its been a couole of days now its just when he does something thts wen it hurts

Experiencing numbness on the outer edge side of the left hand thumb since four days. No other major symptoms/complaints in the body. Feeling tired towards the end of the day since five to six months, but no major complaint on those counts.

I'm feeling numbness in my fingers for the past 1 month first three fingers from the thumb. And also my thumbs feel stiff and also I lift heavy in the gym.

I was attending a training yesterday and did some paper cutting work. Since then my right thumb has been numb and feeling tingling the whole day continously. Its been almost 24 years, its still feeling the same. What is happening snd what should i do ?

Hello I am 14 years old I am aryan I got a scratch from scissors do I need tetnus injection please help.

Upon waking up in the morning I experience numbness and pain in my fingers and thumb. Initially, the discomfort was minimal, but over the past 2-3 days it has become noticeable every morning... on one day the symptoms was until midday... What is the reason for this... please advise...

I have severe pain in right hand thumb finger tip. Cannot make any movement using this thumb. Sometime I feel numbness around this fingertip.. Who should I consult?? Please suggest..

What can be cause of numbness of thumb toe of right foot. It is partially numb outer part of toe. Plz suggest what is the cause

If I tap or press forearm under wrist till elbow I feel numbness in my thumb in right hand . I use lot of computer. Should I do something about it or I can neglect ?

I'm unable to feel the touches for my left leg thumb... Is it serious? Whom I need to consult? Please advise

Hello doctor I recently had a haircut in a saloon and I had a minor cut from barbers scissors. I am very worried that can this scissor transmit HIV virus , I had a very small cut. Thanking you.

In the last couple of days, my toe thumb in the right foot started to be slightly numb... Knowingg that there is not visible changes on it or nothing.. I don't feel the numbness except when it contacts with some blanket and feel it.

A few days back when I was cutting my papers my scissors fell on my arm, it cut me a bit but didn't bleed now after 3 weeks it healed completely but left a very light scar, can I get rid of this scar completely with the help of any otc cream?

I'm having Thumb Numbness for almost 21days since my wrist Distal Radius orif was done. Is this normal ?

My dad age 63 sugar levels 197 after meals, bp 120/60,why numbness is happening plz suggest any solution to this problem

Unable to apply any pressure using the right hand thumb. Also, a little tingling sensation is felt at the finger tips.

My mother has pain in left hand has headache and one side of her thumb is also numb from last 2 months. She has pain in muscles of heart also.and sometime feels a little bit of anxiety with fast heartbeat. N also feels tingling sensation in hands in morning. What is the issue doctor??

Hey... I want to know why numbness in finger...I have sometime feeling that my thumb has no sense...and other body part parts also..like when someone pinch I have very less feeling..why...plz reply...

Hello , She had completed three months for scissors . Daily she has small pain in stiches . Joints are also paining . Feeling fatigue . Head pain

My thumb randomly went very numb, starting swelling, and 6 hours later, it is swollen again, and went even more numb to the point where it hurts

Can someone plz help me clearing a doubt , the thumb of my left feet is numb from past few days , thers no injury no pain no wounds, i always wear comfortable footwear so what could be the reason, do u need to get it checked, and if yes then to whom? Neurologist?

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