Hand Numbness, Possible Causes and How to Address It

Hand Numbness, Possible Causes and How to Address It
Hand numbness may be a signal of an underlying health condition. Alice Day/Shutterstock
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John is a web designer who uses a mouse and keyboard for long hours daily. Lately, he has been experiencing numbness and tingling in his left index and middle fingers. John has attempted to alleviate his symptoms by adjusting his work posture and doing hand exercises—but to no avail.

What could be the potential cause of John’s condition, and what health implications can hand numbness indicate?

Jingduan Yang
Jingduan Yang
M.D.
Dr. Jingduan Yang is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in integrative and traditional Chinese medicine. He developed the ACES Model of Health and Medicine and leads clinical, educational, and research initiatives. As a principal founder of the Northern School of Medicine and Health Sciences, he advances whole-person care grounded in science, ethics, and humanity.
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