You brush off that tingling in your fingers as sleeping funny or sitting too long at your computer. But finger numbness isn’t always harmless — it can be your body’s early warning system alerting you ...

Numb fingers might seem like a minor inconvenience at first, an odd sensation that comes and goes. However, this symptom should not be dismissed lightly. Understanding the potential causes and ...

Experiencing tingling, pain or numbness in your hands? It could be carpal tunnel syndrome, which is often caused by repetitive activities like knitting, gardening or typing. Luckily, this common ...

Some people suffer from hand numbness during sleep and upon waking up repeatedly, causing them to feel anxious and stressed, ...

This article was medically reviewed by Rekha Kumar, MD, an assistant professor of medicine and member of the Prevention Medical Review Board, on July 10, 2019. Your hands contain some of the most ...

George Banker keeps a pair of hand warmers in his car in case he needs them for trips to the grocery store. Without them, walking down the freezer aisle will turn his fingers white, then numb. Rita ...

Ever lost feeling in your fingers during a ride, had a numb foot during a long run, or felt pain in the brow after a swim? Nerve entrapment syndromes are the culprit – and they're really common in ...

The trouble began with a finger. When Sarah Braun, 42, of Cedar Rapids, noticed her right ring finger felt numb one winter, she didn't think much about it. But as winter continued, her still numb ...

Cubital tunnel syndrome is a rare condition causing compression of the ulnar nerve, resulting in neuropraxia as the nerve transverses the cubital tunnel of the elbow. Symptoms typically include ...

Raynaud’s disease can cause fingers to turn white. Cold temperatures can be intolerable to people who suffer from the condition George Banker keeps a pair of hand warmers in his car in case he needs ...