Carpal tunnel syndrome can be caused by repetitive motions such as typing on a keyboard or using hand tools.
Some of these conditions include: Carpal Tunnel SyndromeĬarpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve that provides feeling to your hand becomes obstructed or pinched. Many different conditions can lead to your fingers or hands going numb. Whether it’s from damage, compression of a nerve, or irritation, numbness can interfere with daily activities. Many different things can cause hand numbness. Potential Causes of Hand and Finger Numbness 11 Reach Out to The Hand and Wrist Institute Today.10 How Can You Prevent Finger Numbness?.8 How Will Your Finger Numbness Be Diagnosed?.7 When Should You See a Doctor For Finger Numbness?.
6 Additional Potential Causes of Numbness in the Fingers or Hands. 1 Potential Causes of Hand and Finger Numbness. View the Cancer Council NSW editorial policy. Prof Michael Jefford, Medical Oncologist and Director, Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, VIC Lucy Bailey, Nurse Counsellor, Cancer Council Queensland Philip Bullas, Consumer Dr Kate Gunn, Clinical Psychologist and Senior Research Fellow, Department of Rural Health, University of South Australia, SA Rosemerry Hodgkin, 13 11 20 Consultant, Cancer Council WA Prof David Joske, Clinical Haematologist, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and Clinical Professor of Medicine, The University of Western Australia, WA Kim Kerin-Ayres, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Cancer Survivorship, Concord Hospital, NSW Sally Littlewood, Physiotherapist, Seymour Health, VIC Georgina Lohse, Social Worker, GV Health,VIC Melanie Moore, Exercise Physiologist and Clinical Supervisor, University of Canberra Cancer Wellness Clinic, ACT June Savva, Senior Clinician Dietitian, Nutrition and Dietetics, Monash Cancer Centre, Monash Health, VIC Dr Elysia Thornton-Benko, Specialist General Practitioner and Research Fellow, University of New South Wales, NSW Prof Janette Vardy, Medical Oncologist, Concord Cancer Centre and Professor of Cancer Medicine, The University of Sydney, NSW Lyndell Wills, Consumer. If feeling in your feet is severely affected and you can’t feel the pedals in the car, ask someone else to drive for you.įor more on this, see Peripheral neuropathy. 
Regularly check your feet for minor injuries or see a podiatrist. Be careful carrying things as you may have a greater risk of dropping them. Use non-slip rubber mats in the shower and bath. Clear walkways of hazards and remove loose rugs. Wear well-fitting shoes with non-slippery soles. Use gloves while doing housework or gardening, a thimble when sewing and oven mitts when cooking. Test the water temperature with your elbow before putting your hands or feet in to avoid burns. See a physiotherapist or occupational therapist for exercises to help you carry out your daily activities. Although there is no proven treatment to repair nerve damage, there are some medicines that can help you deal with the symptoms. It can be painful, annoying and frustrating and, for some people, make it hard to return to hobbies and other activities. The impact of peripheral neuropathy varies from one person to another. In some cases, peripheral neuropathy can get worse a few months after chemotherapy has finished. It may last for a few months after treatment finishes or it may be permanent. Having tingling (“pins and needles”) or numbness in the hands or feet is a common side effect of some types of chemotherapy drugs. Search research by cancer type or topic. Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people. 
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