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Numbness from the wrist to the tip of the finger
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is cervical spondylosis?
A condition where the the neck bones (cervical spine) become damaged through wear-and-tear. Risk factors include long periods of desk work and driving, previous neck injuries and aging.
Symptoms of cervical spondylosis
Numbness anywhere from the elbow to the wrist
Numbness of the fingers
Numbness or abnormal sensation
Arm numbness
Arm numbness after turning my neck
Hands and legs became clumsy - I cannot do fine work with them
Numbness in the region from shoulder to elbow
Fatigue that is worst in the morning
Questions your doctor may ask to check for cervical spondylosis
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose cervical spondylosis
Do you have numbness from your elbow to your wrist?
Do you have numbness from your wrist down?
Do you feel any numbness or change in sensation?
Do you have numbness in your arms?
Do you have numbness when you bend your neck?
Treatment for cervical spondylosis
Treatment aims to relieve pain and strengthen the surrounding muscles and posture. This can be done through lifestyle changes like exercise, better posture, physical therapy or warm compresses. Medications like painkillers and muscle relaxants can help too. In severe cases, surgery may be needed.
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References
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Unnati Patel, MD, MSc (GP / Family doctor)
Dr Patel graduated from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine. She worked in clinical research at the University of Illinois in Chicago and University of Nevada in Las Vegas focused on culturally adapted health interventions for preventive medicine in the community setting. Received her Master's of Science in Global Health (concentration in Health Policy) from Georgetown University, during which she worked with the WHO in Sierra Leone and Save the Children in Washington, D.C. Unnati went on to complete her family medicine residency in Chicago, Illinois at Norwegian American Hospital. | | She is currently working as a primary care physician in the city of Chicago and completing her Master's of Business Administration at the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management and Fellowship in Leadership in Value-Based Care.
Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedic surgery)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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