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Pinched nerve.Stroke.
Loss of strength and numbness in the hand can be from a pinched nerve or possibly a stroke. Your physician will need to run tests to determine the cause.
Conservative treatments for ulnar nerve entrapment include rest and splinting of the elbow and corticosteroids to reduce pain. In severe cases, surgery to move the ulnar nerve from behind the elbow to the front of the elbow
Yes. The hand is located inferior to the elbow, and the elbow is superior to the hand.
would a gall baldder attack cause pain in my lower abdom days later and numbness in my right leg and right hand
It may cause toe numbness but sometimes it causes leg, arm, hand, and numbness too. If you feel numbness or weakness in the leg/s tell a doctor, these may be signs of a Stroke.
No. Proximal means closer to the body. Example: The elbow is distal to the chest. The elbow is proximal to the hand. The hand is distal to the chest and the elbow.
It is unlikely that gout will cause numbness in the hands. it is more likely that you are experiencing what is known as carpel tunnel syndrome. This effects the fingers and hand on thumb side of the hand, up to and including half the ring finger lengthwise. the reason for this is that pressure is exerted on the nerves controlling this area in the carpel tunnel at the top inside of the hand. If the numbness is on the pinky side including the other half of the ring finger and up the hand, then the problem may lay in the ulnar nerve which can be compressed in the wrist, elbow, shoulder or neck. These problems can be treated and it is important that it is as permanent damage can result to the nerves concerned resulting in wastage and atrophy to the muscles in the hand.
median nerve lesion either at the wrist or elbow
Your right hand
what can cause numbness in left hand ring finger and pinky finger also suffer from degenerative disc disease
Numbness in the fingertips of the left hand can be caused by a variety of factors, including nerve compression (such as carpal tunnel syndrome), poor circulation, injury, or underlying medical conditions like diabetes or peripheral neuropathy. It is important to consult a healthcare professional for a proper diagnosis and treatment.