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I have pain around the surroundings and underneath of thumb finger and index finger on my left hand. When I touch or press it I feel the pain with mild numbness. Since 3 weeks I have this. Whom should I consult regarding this.

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Consult some Rheumatologist. ...  Read More

Iam unable to point or lift my right hand index finger & left hand thumb fingeris it a nerve issue or nutients problem

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Nerve issue, please consult a neurologist for this. ...  Read More

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Throbbing pain in thumb and index finger . there's also pain in palm and wrist. what is the cause of it.

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Kindly consult me for complete discussion on this matter ...  Read More

Pain between thumb and index finger in right hand. Unable to apply any pressure using the right thumb. No swelling or clotting is noticed from outside.

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I think we need more information to diagnose. You can visit a local hand surgeon and get examined. The treatment depends on the diagnosis. May you have a trigger thumb or a ligament sprain. Dr Shrenik ...  Read More

I am experiencing pain in my left hand's index finger and thumb. It's been almost 8-10 days now. Pain is not in finger bone but in muscles. Pain increases and decreases by own. Pls help!

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This is limited information about your skin condition and will not help in planning a treatment. A thorough history, clinical examination and appropriate laboratory tests will be needed to solve the ...  Read More

There is swellings between thumb and index finger of left hand since this morning. It is further aggravated due to constant rubbing. How to treat it? Do you advise apply cold ice pack or warm heat pad for relief? Any medicines or alternatives treatment?

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You can use serratiopeptide for inflammation like emenzen D ,along with put hand in leukwarm salt water for 5 min 2_3 times in a day avoid rubbing 0p ...  Read More

My dad is having numbness in right hand index finger tip fron yesterday and he is having constipation from 1week Why ?

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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

Hi doctor from today morning I am having pinched feel on my left and thumb and index finger. If I touch anything I get poking feel like a small thorn poking. Is this a nerve problem or skin related problem kindly let me know.

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It could be a nerve problem. We commonly see this in carpal tunnel syndrome. Kindly have it checked out. ...  Read More

My left index finger is feeling numb,heavy for the last 15 odd days.dont know if it is due to exercise ie push ups.under going a treatment for PVT.guess some nerve related issue Kindly guide

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Definitely needs to be seen by a neurospecialist...Only detailed examination can reveal the possible site of problem..Didnt quite understand what PVT is...Please consult a doctor immediately... ...  Read More

My right hand thumb and two fingers are numb since last two months. No relief. Doc told its cervical. Is it so.

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It could be due to pressure on the nerve either in the neck or in the wrist. You need an MRI of the neck and nerve conduction study of the hand. That will help to confirm the diagnosis. You should con ...  Read More

Recently, left thumb injury and as per X ray confirmed bony mallet finger. Is it corrected by 5-6 weeks of normal splint use or it needs a surgical procedure!

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Hi everyone, I'm a 32-year-old male and have been experiencing random twitching in my right index finger for the past few weeks. The twitching happens throughout the day, often 10–20 times or more. Each episode only lasts a few seconds, but it keeps recurring. It can happen while I'm using my hand or even when it's at rest. I haven't had any

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

Hi doc, I'm 23 yr old female... recently i have noticed slim vertical line on finger nail of index finger of right hand...i googled it and i got very scared as the Google result was scary and I have severe health anxiety and i started panicking...i don't from when this line is there... because I have noticed just today...it is brown or black in col

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Hi, I just noticed a vertical line on my index finger. Is it something serious? Online says it could be melanoma. I am very worried. Thanks

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Though there are several pathological conditions which can have a single dark black line on nail.. But as per your image it's more of giving a sign of any local trauma bcz it's reddish brown in colour ...  Read More

Hi, I have noticed a vertical line appearing on one of my right index finger. Is it serious? Could this be melanoma? I have attached a photo. Thanks

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It can be just due to some trauma. Just by looking melanoma diagnosis is difficult to make. ...  Read More

I’ve been experiencing numbness in a specific area of my index finger for a little over 24 hours. The numbness is localized to the lower part of the finger (closer to the base/palm side), rather than the entire finger. There hasn’t been any obvious injury, swelling, or discoloration. I don’t have pain, but the sensation hasn’

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I’ve been experiencing numbness in a specific area of my index finger for over 24 hours. The numbness is localized to the lower part of the finger (closer to the base/palm side), rather than the entire finger. There hasn’t been any obvious injury, swelling, or discoloration. I don’t have pain, but the sensation hasn’t improv

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Its most likely due to nerve compression in a particular area. Its due to pressure on this area.its resolved by own in 48 to 72 hrs.its not resolved then you consult here . ...  Read More

I have been experiencing numbness in left hand middle finger since yesterday, I was holding a cover with weight over a kg for an hour and then I started seeing the numbness. And it's not clear after 24 hours. Can you please help

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It looks like your middle finger numbness started after holding weight for a long time, so it is most likely due to temporary nerve pressure or irritation. This is quite common and usually not serious ...  Read More

My ring finger and little finger gets folded at night also there is tingling in hands and fingers. I am also facing neck and shoulder pain

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This is anusha I had pain between thumb and index joint after 20 days I found swelling at the joint then I met ortho. He said it's a carpenal tunel syndrome.He suggested fr nvc test and ra factor test. Both came negative and he given tablets for 5 daya to reduce pain and swelling. Now it's more than 7 days still swelling is there and increased. 

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Hello Sir / Madam, I got your health concern , it can be treated with further evaluation, medical counselling, and proper treatment. Pls do contact . Dr Hemanth. MBBS, MEM, FISR . ...  Read More

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 might be due to nerve compression in lumbar spine region ...  Read More

Hi gdmrng I m having pain in both thumbfingers.. And also I feel like vericosevines on back of knees.. Plz see below pics.. And I can't even stand for 15 min... If I stand so I get pain in toe thumb also and legs pain.. Plz suggest me remedy and what's causing my thumb finger pain

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Looks like gout? Get serum uric acid levels done ...  Read More

My right hand index finger is having allergy, skin is peeling off and it is increasing day be day. Slightly itchy near edges, not all time.

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Will improve with medication Consult online for further management ...  Read More

I have numbness on tip of first two fingers of right hand from last 4 days. What to do? It is constant from last 4 days

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Need Clinical Examination Visit nearest orthopedic surgeon ...  Read More

I got this issue since 20days but still not come down, uisng the maxgalin 75mg and vitaminb12 medicines. Left hand little finger numbness

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From last month I have tremor in left hand thumb sometime full hand some time index finger sometime middle finger also my vitamin d is 21.1 tremor

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I can definitely help you over this being a general physician You can consult with me online on Practo or Contact on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusio ...  Read More

Right Foot back side of thumb heavy pain from almost two years it is very painful not going with massage also want a solution

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Possible Causes are 1. Gout Recurrent pain, redness, and swelling of the big toe joint Can be mistaken for mechanical joint pain More likely if dietary factors or family history 2. Hallux Rigidus (Ear ...  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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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 started exercising for my right frozen shoulder for 3 days and have been given a break and from past 2-3 days my right hand little finger is feeling numb and little tingling is there. Please give me a solution for this.

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There might be a compression of nerve somewhere along the course. If it is only at your little finger, then compression can be at your wrist level. You have to consult a Pain management physician or ...  Read More

2 days ago, Right hand idex finger fractured. Refer xray attached. Wire or normal plaster which is more effective? Please suggest.

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K wire is more effective ( Suzuki frame) ...  Read More

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