My dad's been experiencing this weird numbness and needle-like sensation in the two fingers next to his thumb for a few days now. It's mainly in the tip. Do you have any idea what might be causing this?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

General Practitioner

MBBS
5+ Yrs

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This numbness and tingling sensation in the fingers could be due to a condition called Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. I recommend using a wrist splint to keep the wrist in a neutral position, and taking over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen. Additionally, applying a topical pain relief cream containing diclofenac can help alleviate the symptoms. If the symptoms persist, I suggest consulting a doctor for further evaluation and management.

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I've had lower back pain since October 2020, and my MRI showed disc bulging at L3, L4, L5, and S1. I also have sciatica nerve pain down my left leg. I've been doing physiotherapy with heat and electrotherapy for 18 days, but it's not getting better. Would seeing a chiropractor help faster, or is surgery my only option?

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I'm experiencing these frequent pins and needles sensations in my left chest and it's been going on for a couple of months now. I've already had an ECG and an echo, and they didn't find anything wrong. Do you have any ideas on what might be causing this or how I can find some relief? It's starting to really bug me and I'm a bit worried.

Visit your Physician for appropriate management

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