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Numbness in the finger
I have numbness in the right leg thumb finger for the past three weeks. No pain or tingling. What is the cause and how to cure?
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It could be due to nerve compression, inappropriate shoe wear, metabolic disorders
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check s.uric acid, vitamin B12, change footwear (shoes)
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gentle physio
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It can be related to pressure on a specific nerve in your back although isolated numbness is uncommon.
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Get evaluated by an orthopaedic surgeon who can take proper history and examination
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should not star on medications without proper diagnosis as it can lead to masking of symptoms and worsening of the problem.
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This treatment is being suggested   on bases of the information provided.  However I would like to examine & investigate you  in detail. -Control  Hypertension, Diabetes or  metabolic disorder, if there is any.  -Any way it may be tried, --. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days. --. Caldikind plus  (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days. -(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.) --. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold. --. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding. --. Keep no pillow under the head. --. Avoid painful acts & activities. -- .Do mild exercises for the back and lower limbs. --.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my you tube channel 'Dr NC Gupta'.)   & see  'me and my yoga'; & 'yoga simplified'. Kindly subscribe to the channel to get notifications for further new information of your interest.  --Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem. --Do ask for a detailed treatment plan. Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines. --For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital. --Wish you a quick recovery & good health. --I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.   Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho) DMC 3624  
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Nerve compression can be cause
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It might be due to nerve compression in lumbar spine region
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Get a Orthopedic appointment
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Nerve Compression due to posture problem while  doing daily activities. Start Tab Nervigen P for 10 days ( one tab at night)after food
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If it doesn't subside then physical examination is better
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Avoid any continuous pressure over respective upperlimb Start
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