Numbness in extremities such as both toes and fingers is quite a common experience. This usually happens as a result of lower blood circulation. All of us have experienced some numbness at some point in our lives. Usually, it is the feet that tend to become numb due to lack of movement for long periods of time. At any point, when circulation is cut off, such as on account of hands being cramped or clothing being too tight, numbness may become a problem. It is typically a lack of important blood supply to the extremities which cause such similar symptoms. For instance, arteriosclerosis can not only cause problems with one’s heart but the resulting plaque buildup could gradually lead to leg numbness as well as pain. However, constantly numb fingers are a different matter. In some cases, it is possible that those numb fingers are a result of an injury which has taken place elsewhere, such as an injury to a particular nerve in one’s neck. There could be other causes of numbness such as Vitamin B-12 deficiency. Carpal tunnel syndrome is another increasingly common problem, which can not only explain numbness but also tingling in one’s fingers as well as one’s wrist, hand or entire forearm. Raynaud’s Phenomenon could also explain such numbness or coldness. In this case the affected area such as the hands could even turn white or possibly blue. In some cases of Raynaud’s Phenomenon a solitary finger could be affected, leaving the others untouched. Numbness in fingers could be a symptom of many conditions. Sometimes it could be the medication you are presently taking which could be behind this numbness. This is why it is very important that the numbness be diagnosed by a qualified doctor.
The underlying cause behind your numb fingers and fingertips would determine the course of treatment your doctor would decide to pursue. This does not rule out home treatment; however, it would depend on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome, for example, can benefit from some specially formulated exercises to improve the symptoms. If the cause of such numbness is a Vitamin B-12 deficiency, you would need to address the lack of this Vitamin. It is always in your best interest to get a numb finger checked out by your doctor. In most cases, numbness is not a major concern, but it is always important to rule out more serious problems like multiple sclerosis.