ring and pinky finger on left hand

ring and pinky finger on left hand

Q:

Age: 25 Sex: F Concern: numbness in fingers

my ring and pinky finger on my left hand have been numb for about 4 days none stop. it seems that the tingling has gotten alittle worse, numb to touch put still usable. please can u tell me what this means should i be concerned

-- diana

A:

You may have cubital tunnel syndrome, a pinch nerve at the elbow. A neurologist or physiatrist can perform a nerve conduction test to make the diagnosis

-- Sherman Nam Tran, M. D.

to ask Dr. Tran.