Finger numbness is a symptom that can occur in some people with diseases such as fibromyalgia, peripheral neuropathy, or carpal tunnel syndrome, for example. In addition, in some cases, this can occur as a side effect of treatment with certain medications, and it is very important to tell your doctor.
The most common causes that can cause numbness in the fingers are:
- A Síndrome do túnel do carpo é uma das causas mais comuns de dormência nos dedos das mãos.
- Esta doença surge devido a uma compressão do nervo mediano que passa pelo punho e inerva a palma da mão.
- Causando sintomas como dormência e sensação de agulhas no polegar.
- Indicador ou dedo médio.
- Que geralmente se agravam durante a noite.
How to treat: This syndrome can be treated with the use of anti-inflammatory, physical therapy and, in some cases, surgery. Learn more about treatment.
This disease is caused by damage to the peripheral nerves, which are responsible for transporting information from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body, resulting in symptoms such as weakness, pain and numbness in the limbs, especially in the feet and hands.
Causes that can lead to the development of polyneuropathy include diabetes, autoimmune diseases, infections or exposure to toxic substances.
How to treat: Treatment usually involves controlling the disease and administering anti-inflammatory, antidepressant or anticonvulsant medications, for example. Learn more about treatment and how to identify the main symptoms.
Fibromyalgia is an incurable disease and its origin is still unknown. It is characterized by intense pains throughout the body, difficulty sleeping, frequent fatigue, headaches and dizziness, muscle stiffness and numbness of the hands and feet.
How to treat: Treatment can be done with analgesic and antidepressant remedies, physical therapy, physical exercise, acupuncture and supplements. Learn more about treating fibromyalgia.
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that leads to the degradation of myelin that coats neurons, compromising the functioning of the nervous system and causing symptoms such as lack of strength in the limbs, difficulty walking and coordinating movements and numbness in the limbs. Learn more about this disease and how to identify symptoms.
How to treat: Multiple sclerosis is treated with medications that can prevent disease progression and physiotherapy sessions.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that does not heal and causes symptoms such as pain, redness and swelling of the affected joints, stiffness, difficulty moving the joints and numbness of the fingers. Learn more about this disease and how to identify it.
Como tratar: geralmente o tratamento é iniciado com remédios anti-inflamatórios, injeções de corticoides e remédios imunossupressores. Além disso, o médico também pode recomendar realização de fisioterapia.
Some medications used to treat cancer can cause numbness of the fingers as a side effect. If this symptom becomes very uncomfortable for the person, you should talk to your doctor about whether it is possible to replace the medicine.