numbness in hand

[funnylookingguy]

Two days ago I was bitten on my left forearm by my friend's girlfriend.  After the bite, my left hand went numb from my index finger to my thumb.  I woke up this morning and have regained feeling in my index finger, but am still experiencing numbness in the thumb region.  Should I seek medical attention or will it heal by itself?

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
If there is infection and pain, then this should be treated immediately. The second possibility is that the bite hit a nerve and the nerve is probably under shock. This will heal in a day or two. Massage the area and exercise the hand. If this does not improve circulation and feeling then consult a doctor. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!

[dizbass]

If it does not go away in a few days, you should seek medical attention. A tendon may be injured or cut, whick may require surgery to fix.
Some weird friends you have :)

[caregiver222]

This sounds like an interesting "missing piece story."

You were sitting there, minding your own business, when your friend's girlfriend decided to put a little salt on your arm, place her mouth on your left forearm and bite down hard.

It happens every day.

It will probably heal.

[Jasmyn666]

It will heal by itself, seems like she bit HARD.