As many of you may know, I answer questions on multiple sites, including Avvo. I thought that this question and answer would be useful to many of you out there.
Question:
I have been experiencing numbness in my fingertips and toes. What could be causing this?
I have not injured my fingers or toes recently. I have had some numbness in some of my fingertips for awhile, but it seems to be getting more prevalent.
Answer:
I can understand why this is a concerning symptom. There are several possibilities, but remember that online discussions do not replace real life interactions with doctors -- especially neurologists.
The possibilities include that:
1. This is simply a variant of the weird things that we all feel.
2. This is not neurologic.
3. This is caused by a peripheral nerve problem -- like diabetes (diabetic neuropathy).
4. This is caused by a vitamin (like Vitamin B12) deficiency
5. This is caused by a spinal cord problem.
6. This is caused by something going on in the brain.
As you can see, there are a lot of possibilities and your best bet would be to see your primary care physician and then a neurologist.
Please try not to be worried until this is looked into (it may not be worth worrying about).
- Dr. Daniel Kantor, MD
Medical Director
Neurologique
info@neurologique.org
www.neurologique.org
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