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Numbness in point and thumb fingers
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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Dear User,
Numbness at thumb and index finger at this age is most commonly due to nerve compression at neck due to cervical spondylitis. To confirm this u can get a MRI Cervical spine.
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Dr Amit Agarwal
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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.
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