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Cannot make a fist -fingers tingle

Sent to Health Experts February 28 2006 at 5:10 PM
   

For the last 2 to 3 months my fingers tingle and
within the last month I cannot make a fist plus there is pain when I try to patially close my hand

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February 28 2006 at 5:49 PM (38 minutes and 56 seconds later)
         
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Hi Customer (name blocked for privacy),

It is possible that you have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in your hand.
Your wrist is made of small bones that form a narrow groove or carpal tunnel. Tendons and a nerve called the median nerve must pass through this tunnel from your forearm into your hand.
Sometimes swelling and irritation of the tendons can put pressure on the wrist nerve causing the symptoms of CTS. A person’s dominant hand is the one that is usually affected. However, nearly half of CTS sufferers have symptoms in both hands.
Typically, CTS begins slowly with feelings of burning, tingling, and numbness in the wrist and hand.Another symptom of CTS is weakness of the hands that gets worse over time. Some people with CTS find it difficult to grasp an object, make a fist, or hold onto something small. The fingers may even feel like they are swollen even though they are not. Over time, this feeling will usually happen more often.

Take a Advil tablet for the pain and discomfort in the mean time see a physician for further treatment.


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