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Numbness in finger tips
I have numbness and tingling sensation in my left hand finger tips for few weeks. It feels like I am losing touch with my fingers and I have to press hard to feel it
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Gentle Stretching of Hand Muscles.
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Numbness in fingers could be due to cervical nerve root compression or could be due to carpal tunnel syndrome....visit a physiotherapist who can assess you n then do the treatment accordingly...
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Hi this purely nerve compression in cervical area and please take an digital x ray with Radiologist report you can find the problem. And you did not mention what is your occupation if you are software professional definitely it is cervical spine compression.
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Please consult near by qualified Physiotherapist he or she will do proper diagnosis and explanation and treatment.
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I agree with Dr. Jenis' opinion about considering neurological (nerve related) and Vascular (Blood supply related) problems. Please get a first line investigation check with a cervical spine X-RAY advised/prescribed by your Physiotherapist and/or a nearby Licensed General Practitioner or specialist Orthopedic practitioner.
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Then proceed for second line investigation of Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) and Vascularity tests that can be done by a competent physiotherapist.
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Do Not approach for neck massage or manipulation procedures without proper advise from medical/physiotherapist professional.
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It could be disc problem in neck,
Manual physiotherapist ,can push your bulged disc, back to it's normal place
GOOD LUCK
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It's due to cervical spondylosis, get an MRI spine done, based on your results, you need to start management rest, wear hard cervical collar, use cervical pillow and medications to support the nerves and start physiotherapy asap
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This can be a serious issue...it would be better if you get your BP and other blood parameters checked.Also a cervical X at would be needed to verify nerve compression.
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consult a physician and a physio
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continue doing arm an finger movements
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Get your cervical X ray done ( AP - Lateral view ) , with blood investigation of vitamin D and vitamin B12 .
It’s a case of cervical spondylosis where your radial nerve is affected . After your investigation and X-ray reports consult a physiotherapist .
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It could be the carpel tunnel syndrome check with the nearest Physio
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See numbness in the fingertips and down the hand can be due to nerve compression at the cervical ( neck area). Can be due to many reasons.
Consult a physiotherapist as soon as possible as it lead to major issues.
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Ms. Uditi Sharma
Occupational Therapist
22 yrs exp
Bangalore
Please see a physiotherapist for your pain management
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Dr. Ratnadeep Ghosh (PT)
Physiotherapist
15 yrs exp
Kolkata
Hello, Numbness /tingling sensation or any type of altered sensation are the consequences of nerve impingement or involvement.
Do you have any associated pain/discomfort/heaviness at arm/forearm/hand/fingers? If yes then this is a nurological issue.
Site / location of nerve impingement must be diagnosed, nerve may impinge at cervical region ( slip disc) or at the level of elbow or wrist.
Do u have numbness at all fingers ? Or selected one ??
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in case of slip disc you can use TENS at the site of discomfort and cervical root region.
consult with physiotherapists and you can also perform NTT/ neural tension test ( therapeutic neural tension ) at that limb.
neck isometric exercise.
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don't carry heavy weight .
use right medium height pillow, proper posture guidelines during sitting / standing/ walking.
thanking you
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Dr. Rukaiya Mithaiwala (PT)
Geriatric Physiotherapist
16 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
This is Dr.sarvesh Rathod
it's a cervical radiculopathy so what to do ?
Ad. Test V.B12
V.D3
Cervical x-ray ya MRI nothing do take rest ..
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