When should i worry about hand numbness

Compression Neuropathy

Compression neuropathy is pressure on a nerve anywhere along its course (Figure 1).

Numbness in hands and fingers

In addition to numbness, compression neuropathy can cause weak or twitchy muscles. The pressure may come from many sources. It can occur after an injury due to bleeding or swelling. A displaced or angled fracture can stretch the nerve.

Numbness in hands while sleeping

Sometimes tendon lining thickens in an enclosed space, and nerve pressure rises. Fascia is a structure below the fat layer that covers muscles and tendons. Sometimes a thickened edge of fascia or tendon can compress a nerve. An abnormally located muscle can also cause pressure.

Soft tissue masses or ganglion cysts can result in nerve compression. Types of nerve compression include:

Ulnar nerve compression at the wrist (Guyon Syndrome)
This causes numbness and tingling typically on the pinky finger side of the hand.

Numbness in left hand fingers

Numbness in right hand

Numbness in both hands

Numbness in hands while sleeping

When should i be worried about numbness in my fingers

The back side of the hand is usually normal. Severe cases can have hand and grip weakness. The weakness is most noticeable when attempting to separate the fingers. The ability to bend the ring and small fingert

when your right hand is tingling

when your left hand is tingling