During the course of our life it could happen to experience some symptoms. Just think of a headache, caused by various causes, from the mildest to the most serious. If the symptoms disappear quickly, especially after taking a drug, and don’t recur in the following days, then there is no need to worry.
Rather, we should start getting alarmed when symptoms persist for several days. In that case we should go to our doctor to explain the problem. Through checks and blood tests, the doctor will be able to discover the cause and indicate a possible therapy.
In the case of numbness or tingling, the same procedure should be followed. It could happen, in fact, to feel the arm weak or numb, as well as tingling in the fingers. This could happen if we were in the same position for hours, especially at night.
The blood would not circulate well and, consequently, the tingling would be a manifestation. In these cases it would be enough to change position and move both the arm and the fingers, to restore everything. Other times, perhaps, we use the cell phone for a prolonged time, while we are lying down, and we experience the same symptoms. If these last over time, then, even in this case, we should go to the doctor.
Cubital tunnel syndrome
Numbness and tingling in the fingers and even pain in the elbow would, in fact, be the alarm bells of the cubital tunnel syndrome. It would be a disorder that would affect the ulnar nerve, ie the one located between the little finger and the ring finger, at the elbow.
The causes include, in fact, incorrect posture and the maintenance of the flexed position of the elbow prolonged over time and sudden movements, in addition to arthrosis. This is why, often, when we read a book or use the cell phone while maintaining the same position for too long, we may experience these types of pain.
The ulnar nerve would be compressed and received little blood supply, and the tingling would be a sign of this. It would be advisable not to confuse the cubital tunnel syndrome with a mere tingling due to incorrect position. While in the latter case it would be an isolated case, in the first case the pain in the elbow and the numbness of the little and ring fingers would be repeated symptoms.
Numbness and tingling in the fingers and even pain in the elbow could be symptoms of this nerve disorder
Acting promptly could be the right solution. If these symptoms persist for several days, talk to your doctor. It will be the expert to indicate the presence or absence of the syndrome. It could also suggest some actions to be done or avoided in order not to worsen the compression of the ulnar nerve.
For example, avoid using your mobile phone repeatedly and prefer headphones to initiate a call, or avoid resting your elbow, bent over 45 °, on any surface, even in bed. In this case, a soft object that wraps around the elbow may be useful, both at night and during the day.
However, an exercise that simply involves lifting the arm forward might also be helpful. This may be indicated for pain relief. In any case, this article is for information only, therefore we invite you to always and only consult your doctor for any details and therapy.
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