Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) can begin with numb fingers and tingling in your hands. Sometimes you can even experience:

• Hand pain
• Thumb joint pain
• Wrist Pain
• Aching in your forearm or shoulder
• Other hand problems

All of these symptoms, along with numb fingers, can happen throughout the day and night, and many people complain about being woken up from experiencing them. Some people think their numb fingers have fallen asleep and shake them attempting to restore blood flow.

Numb fingers are a symptom of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). This sensation normally occurs on your palm and affects the thumb and the first three fingers. The reason this happens is because the median nerve becomes compressed as it passes through an actual tunnel in your wrist. This can be caused by repetitive motions such as clipping, using tools, computer work, squeezing, knitting or even playing the piano. This tunnel can also become compressed without repetitive motions.

If you choose to ignore your numb fingers, it could lead to irreversible damage. Patients experience numb fingers because the median nerve that provides sensation to your hand and function to the thumb is essentially getting pinched. If this goes untreated over time, permanent injury to the nerve can occur. Once permanent nerve damage is sustained, there is no treatment to fully restore hand function and sensation.

At Brown Hand Center, our hand surgeons are comprehensively trained in techniques of orthopedic, plastic, neuro, microvascular and reconstructive treatment of the upper extremity. Because of this, they are capable of treating many hand ailments effectively and are sought out by thousands of patients for this very reason. We care about your hand health and we've made it our specialty. If you have numb fingers, the time to act is now. Call Brown Hand Center and set up a consultation. Our support and clinical staff are exceptionally professional and dedicated to your care.

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If You’re Experiencing Numb Fingers, This May Be a Sign of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Numb fingers are a symptom that patients should never ignore, especially if it’s something that tends to happen over and over again. Although number fingers could be a symptom of sleeping incorrectly, they are often a symptom of something more serious, such as the condition carpal tunnel.

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Numb Fingers Could Be a Sign of a Serious Hand Condition

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Have you ever experienced numbness in your hands or fingers? Numb fingers, while they could be a minor issue, can sometimes be a serious issue that you need to have checked out right away. Experiencing numbness in your fingers only once on its own may be something that you don’t need to worry about. However, if it becomes a recurring issue and is accompanied by other symptoms, then you need to start thinking about seeing a doctor. The doctors at Brown Hand Center can help you figure out what your numbness means and what you need to do about it.

A lot of the time, numb fingers cause sensations that are more pronounced at night. The numbness might even wake patients up in the middle of the night, but these feelings are often just explained away as sleeping in the wrong position. While this is sometimes the case, numbness can often be indicative of carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition that needs to be treated as soon as possible. The reason that numbness often gets worse at night is because of the flexed position of the wrist or the fact that fluid accumulates around the wrist and hand while you are lying flat. 

One of the things you can do in order to try and relieve the numbness associated with carpal tunnel is wear a splint or brace when you go to sleep at night. This could prevent you from flexing your wrist and causing yourself a lot more pain. This is something that your hand doctors may recommend for you to try before moving on to some other form of treatment. While it may work for some patients, it is sometimes not enough, and you may need to have surgery.

If your numb fingers do not get better after having tried a few different options, you might need to think about surgery. While this is something that you may not be happy about, it could be the most successful form of treatment. Contact Brown Hand Center today to schedule an evaluation and you can see what the next step to take should be. Our doctors will give you the best guidance possible and help you understand what surgery would consist of and whether you should pursue it.

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