For the past couple months, I've periodically been experiencing numbness in my right hand, predominantly my middle and index fingers. It happens mostly when I'm asleep, regardless of what position I sleep in, and has often caused me to wake up in severe pain. However, it has also happened (to a much lesser degree) while I'm using the computer or driving.
I don't have any history of medical illness, although while in school I did use to get panic attacks that caused a bit of a nervous tremour in the same hand. While I am larger, I don't consider myself obese. However, I did recently put on a bit of weight and my eating habits since May have been irregular.
2006-09-08 21:57:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
You need to go see your doctor. While it could be nothing to worry about, it also could be more serious. I had the same problem and it turned out that I have a sensitive nerve in my C6-C7 (when damaged they affect your limbs, most of the time, numbing in your fingers). My neighbor also had the problem and his was more serious, and ended up having to have surgery. (his C6-C7 also) Get it checked out though.
2006-09-08 22:00:40 · answer #1 · answered by teeniey37 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Those symptoms are very typical of carpal tunnel syndrome. Talk to your doctor about it. You may still be able to correct it without surgery (which very severe or neglected CTS often requires).
2006-09-09 05:10:16 · answer #2 · answered by ChiChi 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
carpal tunnel syndrome ......where the nerves and ligaments go through the wrist is constricted due to a build up of cartilage ....an operation can give relief for a number of years but there are many cases of it re-occurring
2006-09-09 05:02:09 · answer #3 · answered by Gandalf 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
consult neurologist .
try working less on computers.
as far as your weight is concerned
calculate your body mass index
BMI=weight/ (Height in metre x Height in metre)
If BMI is
below 20 then underweight
21 to 25 then normal
26 to 30 then over weight
31 above then obese.
aslo calculate waist to hip ratio
WHR = waist in cms. / hips in cms.
WHR should not be more than 0.8 for males
and should not be more than 1 in females.
hve gr8 day
2006-09-09 05:07:59 · answer #4 · answered by dreamsunltd 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
5 fingers
2006-09-09 05:03:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Sounds like carpal tunnel. Get it seen to.
2006-09-09 04:59:10 · answer #6 · answered by zuj 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
carpal tunnel syndrome---search in on Yahoo health
2006-09-09 05:00:11 · answer #7 · answered by old dude 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
quickly check with your doctor cos you may get stroke in meantime
2006-09-09 05:01:01 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Its your neck,get it looked at.
2006-09-09 05:00:07 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋