Numbness

[Marouli]

I have numbness and tingling in the pad of my thumb ( from the tip of my thumb down to the first crease marking the joint). What can I do to treat this problem and when should I seek medical treatment?

[Dr. A. Srivastava]

Hello, Thank you for your question. Most likely your symptoms could be due to injury to a nerve, pressure on spinal or peripheral nerves (neuropathy), vitamin deficiency, lack of blood supply due to cholesterol plaque from atherosclerosis in the extremities, viral infection and use of certain medications.  In addition, circulatory disorder also can also cause pain, numbness by reducing blood supply and lead to numbness. Please consult your doctor to get all these possibilities evaluation in your case for further assessment. Hope this helps.

[Londres70]

I would recommend seeking medical attention now.  

Do you work with your hands alot?  Job/occupation?