Could slight numbness in thumb and forefinger with tingling hand indicate neurologic disorder?
Patient: i have slight numbness in thumb and forefinger and some tingling in hand.  no injury no other symptoms.  has lasted three days.  numbness is quite slight so not sure if I am making more out of it than I should.  worrried about ms or other neurologic disorder. Doctor: dear patient what is your age ? what is your profession?please always mention this when you are asking for treatment.   your symptoms do suggest possibility  of nerve compression . two possible diagnosis are 1.carpel tunnel syndrome 2. cervical disc prolapse.this can be diagnosis by various clinical tests. imaging required are 1. NCV of median nerve of involved side and 2. mri of cervical spine. please consult neurophyysician nearby you. meanwhile  start tab pregalin x 75 one at bedtime. thanks.