For someone in his twenties, what should I do next if I have numbness in my hand?

Doctor's Answer

Numbness in the hand is a common problem and there can be various causes for this, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, thyroid function abnormalities or even nerve irritation from the neck.

If you are concerned about a stroke, the common symptoms are difficulty with speech, facial drooping, loss of power in a limb(s) and it tends to be permanent.

If any of these symptoms resonate with you then it would be worthwhile visiting your local emergency department for an urgent assessment.

If it is just the numbness, you could visit a local GP or polyclinic for an initial assessment, followed by a referral to your nearest Sports/MSK physician for further investigation/treatment. Should the problem turn out to be a more localised nerve compression, a nerve conduction study and ultrasound scan might be useful. Options then include splints, injections or surgical releases of the nerve.

I hope this helps.

BW

Dr Dinesh

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