I feel numbness in my all 10 finger tips for past few days, they don’t tingle, what might be the causes?
The numbness of your fingertips could be caused by variety of reasons and medical conditions. If the numbness is more pronounced in the mornings and is accompanied by some bluish discoloration, you may have a blood circulation problem. In a few cases, numbness in fingers may also point to deficiencies in essential vitamins and minerals. In extreme cases, your symptoms could also be caused by a form of peripheral nerve damage caused by Type II diabetes. If there is a history of diabetes in your family, please consult a physician at the earliest. You should also visit a doctor if the numbness persists for several days at a stretch, or if you begin to experience any pain.
What Causes Numbness In Finger Tips
However, your symptoms appear similar to those seen in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. This is a form of repetitive strain injury (RSI) caused due to prolonged repetitive movements of the hands and wrist. Commonly, such an RSI is linked to the nature of your work. For example, extended typing on a keyboard can produce pressure on the carpal tunnel, which forms a tunnel through which the median nerve runs to your fingers. Any pressure on this tunnel can compress the nerve, leading to the type of numbness you have described. You could also experience similar numbness if you sleep in an awkward position with your hands under your body, putting pressure on the nerves of your fingers. If so, a simple change in sleeping positions will reduce the numbness.
While there are no proven natural cures for carpal tunnel syndrome, you can always get some relief from the symptoms. A cold compress of ice wrapped in a towel can increase blood circulation to your fingers, reducing the numbness. You can also try soaking your fingers in cold water mixed with some sea salt. In your diet, try to avoid certain ‘inflammatory’ foods that can worsen your symptoms. These include wheat, citrus fruits, potatoes, milk, and tomatoes. There are several exercises that will help strengthen your wrists, reducing the pressure on the median nerve. Try rotating your wrist 4-6 times with your arms held straight out. Flex you fingers by stretching them out and holding for about 10 seconds at a time. You can carry a small rubber ball and squeeze it whenever possible. For a higher level of strength, try using light barbells or weights. If none of these measures provides relief, or if your symptoms interfere with your normal life, please do consult your doctor.
