Numbness in fingers

Numbness in fingers

Q:

Age: 31 Sex: M Concern: numbness in fingers

I work at a restaurant, and recently I have had numbness from a certain part on my arm (below elbow) up to my finger tips. It is on my right side. It has lasted for over 3 weeks now, and isnt getting any better. Is this something I should worry about? It is in 2 fingers, and it is a tingling feeling as if it was asleep.

-- Dana

A:

You may have a pinched nerve either in your wrist (carpal tunnel) or in your elbow (cubital tunnel). Should have it checked out.

-- Sherman Nam Tran, M. D.

to ask Dr. Tran.