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Select the symptom that best describes your problem to see common possible causes and useful patient information.
Numb or tingling fingers +
Numbness, pins and needles or tingling may relate to which fingers are affected.
- Thumb, index or middle fingers: Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Little or ring finger: Cubital tunnel syndrome
Lumps +
Lumps in the hand or wrist are common and are often benign. A lump that changes size is commonly a ganglion cyst.
View lumps guideBent or flexed finger +
A finger that clicks, locks or gradually bends into the palm may suggest trigger finger or Dupuytren’s disease.
View bent or flexed finger guideThumb pain +
Thumb pain is often worse with pinch grip, opening jars, turning keys or lifting heavier objects.
View thumb pain guideWrist pain +
Wrist pain can come from the thumb side, little finger side, back of the wrist or the whole wrist.
View wrist pain guideHand and wrist injuries +
Injuries may cause immediate pain, swelling, bruising, deformity or loss of movement.
View hand and wrist injuries guideNeed specialist advice?
If your symptoms are persistent, worsening or affecting daily activities, book a consultation with Mr Robert Farnell.
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