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What causes numbness in fingers while sleeping

Hi, my fingers get stiff during sleep for the last one month (not specifically in the morning). It can even be during the afternoon sleep but, it gets normal immediately after the first fold or movement,i.e within a minute. Slight Pain occurs only on the first move but am normal after that. What's the reason.

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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, during the last night when I couldn't sleep. I felt my finger going numb and couldn't move it at all for a few seconds. Then it went back to normal. This Happens even on a small part of my feet sometimes. Can the cause of the problem be a lack of sleep? I am not able to fall asleep for a few months.

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Pls consult neurologist. U may have few deficiencies which can be treated well early ...  Read More

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Sir my age is 34. sometimes when i am in sleep and i get my finger got numb and hard to move . what problem is this?

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This is nerve problem due to.deficiency of some vitamins ...  Read More

From last 15 days i m feeling numbness in fingers of hand.... Numbness goes from wrist to fingers..... I feel more numbness when i am sleeping....

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Could be a symptom of Thyroid Problems. Please get TFT done and consult a physician ...  Read More

I am getting numbness on ring and pinky finger from last few weeks when I sleep in both arms. I have diagnosed hypothyroidism, prediabetic and vit D deficiency recently. Which doctor i have to consult for numbness in finger.

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Need details evaluation and treatment You can chat with me clicking on " chat now " option if you wish, just at rupees "200-/" only Thanks ...  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

I've numbness in my two fingers (middle and ring), all of a sudden which is not making to sleep.

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Numbness in any part of body indicates some involvement of nerves. It could be due to pressure on nerves or injury to nerve or sometimes due to deficiency of nerve vitamins. You need a Nerve test stud ...  Read More

My ring and little finger has become numb and has been in this way for some years now, can I know what must have caused this and what are treatment options for this?

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Could be due to ulnar nerve irritation. Need to consult Neurologist in person or video consultation ...  Read More

My right hand fingers getting numbness when I lift my hand and do some work. My right hand fingers expect last finger, all fingers are getting numbness sense. When I fall down my hand then no numbness, when lifting the hand doing some work like bike riding, writing, typing. Don't know what is the root cause. Consulted several ortho doctors, all gav

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Needs neurology Eva and tests ...  Read More

Hi,I have been having numbness in finger since 2 months. I am able to move the finger however I am not feeling any sensation in the same. Please suggest what could be the cause and how to fix the same.

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Is there any pain or tremors? Any history of trauma? Any tests done recently? ...  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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Consult me ...  Read More

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

During sleep I feel numbness in head once i wake up and scratchy head it feels numb, settles in few seconds. Happens ocassionaly

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  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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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

Iam suffering from continuous pain and one type of sensation and numbness in my right foot first ( big) and 2nd finger and numbness in legs in both feets sometimes regularly if iam idle / during sleep pl suggest proper treatment procedures iam from chennai

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It may have many causes And one of the most common cause is diabetes. So i would like to know if u have diabetes or not and other cause may be due to deficiency of vitamin B12 and bitamin B6 ...  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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Whenever I sleep my hands feel numb and tingling. Also, a burning sensation in the chest. Sometimes the shortness of breathing as well. Also sometimes numbness in the jaw and left side skull. When I sit straight I feel like burps are coming. Is this a sign of heart blockages? Or gas issue? But on a daily basis I can run and walk easily with no iss

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Mostly non-cardiac Get done ecg atleast with screening 2d-echo ...  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

I've been experiencing numbness in my second toe for the past 2 days after wearing heels for an extended period. Additionally, my recent reports show low levels of Vitamin B12 and D. Could you please advise on the possible cause and treatment for the numbness, considering my vitamin deficiencies?

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-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as - -Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Tr ...  Read More

Hi, from the last 2 days I've been feeling kind of numbness in my right hand pinky and ring finger. This continues. Usually if we sit for a long time without moving our leg the same feel comes (like ants crowl) which goes after some movement. But this feeling in my fingers doesn't go away.

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Check b12 ...  Read More

Everyday at nighttime i feels hands and fingers joints are numb and pain when wakeup every morning. Can i get suggestions what is the cause and precautions..

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Can help you with your concern. Your concern need to be evaluated in detail with history and possible examinations. Can contact for consultation via chat ...  Read More

I was passing by red light area. One of prostitute came and started pulling me. She scratched me a bit on hand and there was slight bleeding from my finger. Not sure if she had any cuts on her hand. There was no sexual contact. Can this incident cause hiv.

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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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Your sleeping posture puts pressure on your limb and muscles. Correct the posture and take B12 ...  Read More

Hi My daughter who is 2 years old, she moves and twitches her fingers in sleep. Is it fine? It's mainly only fingers.

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Stop Sceentime completely ...  Read More

Hello doctor, recently I have experienced hand numb, tingling and confusion for a few seconds while night sleeping suddenly woke me up which recovered after few seconds on its own which is the first time this occured and after few weeks I have experienced the same.behavior with other hand and without confusion. In few blogs it was mentioned that th

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Carpal tunnel syndrome. ...  Read More

Hello sir/madam, Recently in the middle of the night suddenly I experienced left hand numb and a bit of confusion for a few seconds and it was normal after that and post nearly after 2 weeks I experienced right hand numb and without any confusion. I saw a few blogs saying it might be TIA / mini stroke. Can u please tell me if it is normal and not r

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People occasionally develop numbness/tingling sensation in their limbs because of the pressure while sleeping, sitting crosslegged on the floor, squatting etc. This stays for a while and improves once ...  Read More

My toe and 1 finger is numb from past 1 week. Whenever I touch it feel numb. I have taken minoxidil from last 2-3 month..Can pls any solution to fix it.

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Apply ice Tablet Gabapentin 300 at bed time for 10 days ...  Read More

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