It may result from damage to the nerves supplying the thumb or from damage to or occlusion of the blood supply somewhere higher up the arm. Severe damage to the thumb itself may also cause considerable loss of sensitivity. Theoretically, at least, it might also be caused by damage to the opposite side of the brain, but in such cases, the numbness will probably affect a wide range of regions of the arm and shoulder.
In a dumb bum, too much rum could also cause a numb thumb--among other things!:-)
Thumb numbness is commonly associated with the median nerve, which runs down the arm and into the hand. This nerve is responsible for sensation in the thumb, index finger, middle finger, and part of the ring finger. Compression or irritation of the median nerve, often seen in conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, can lead to numbness and tingling in the thumb. Other potential causes of thumb numbness may include issues with the radial or ulnar nerves, but the median nerve is the most frequently linked.
Generally finger numbness is a result of conditions that affect nerves and/or blood vessels that supply the fingers. It is also associated with tingling. It need to be sorted out if the problem associated with only left thumb. Frequent symptoms are referred as finger paresthesia.
cut it off
Tingling and numbness on left hand thumb and index finger may be caused by nerve damage or carpal tunnel. If any injury has happened to that hand, there may also be a bone fracture causing those symptoms. Another likely possibility is onset of diabetes.
Pinched nerve in shoulder or c-spine
Go to nearest emergency room for cardiac evaluation immediately....
When you touch a hot surface, it can cause damage to the nerves in your thumb, leading to temporary numbness. This is a protective mechanism to prevent further damage to your skin. The numbness usually subsides as the nerves recover from the initial shock.
It can, the inflammation causes increase pressure on nerves, causing numbness in arm/fingertips
The nerve for the thumb, called the median nerve, provides sensation and controls movement in the thumb. It carries signals from the brain to the muscles in the thumb, allowing us to feel and move it. Damage to this nerve can result in numbness, weakness, or loss of function in the thumb.
What causes numbness to the head My boyfriend has been feeling numbness on his head. Like the other night it went thru his hole body. He was out of it he could hear me?
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You need to consult a doctor for this.