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    • You suspect a fracture
    • It hurts to move your hand
    • Your fingers suddenly become blue and numb
    • You suspect a stroke

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Numbness or tingling in hands

Find possible causes of numbness or tingling in hands based on specific factors. Check one or more factors on this page that apply to your symptom.

  • Affects both hands

  • Affects one hand

  • Is intermittent

  • Is persistent

  • Started gradually

  • Started suddenly

  • Wakes you up at night

  • Injury

  • Repetitive use

  • Changes in neck position

  • Rest

  • Arm pain

  • Burning pain

  • Foot numbness

  • Loss of feeling

  • Trouble speaking

  • Unusual headache

  • Vision problems

 

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