Numbness and Tingling of the Fingers
What can cause tingling in the fingers?
A large number of medical conditions can potentially cause tingling fingers, including multiple sclerosis, diabetic neuropathy, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and nerve injuries. When you go to see your doctor, you should know that it is very important to identify which fingers are tingling in order to arrive at a correct diagnosis.
When to seek medical attention
Seek medical attention if holding your fingers in certain positions causes tingling sensations, pain or numbness. Often, such symptoms will occur while you are holding your hands in a position that stresses your fingers, such as driving a car, talking on the telephone or holding up a book, magazine or newspaper while you’re reading it.
Consider any tingling present in your fingers when you first wake up in the morning to be suspicious, especially if it occurs with relative frequency. This is especially important if the tingling is accompanied by soreness when you stretch out your fingers.
See a doctor if some, but not all, of your fingers tingle for a reason that’s not immediately apparent. You should also know that it doesn’t mean you’re not suffering from underlying conditions just because the tingling goes away when you shake your hands to increase blood flow to your fingers.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a leading cause
Remember that carpal tunnel syndrome is a leading cause of tingling fingers.
If you have a hobby or a job that puts repetitive stress on your wrists or fingers, causing you to position them at awkward angles with some frequency, your tingling symptoms may be an early sign of the onset of the disorder.
