DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 78-year-old woman. Last September I had severe pain in my right hand. The pain was so bad that I had to go to the emergency room, where they did an MRI. Results showed I have ...

Numbness in the pinky finger may result from pressure or damage to the nerves, the use of certain medications, and other issues. In some cases, resting the hand, wrist, or arm may ease symptoms of a ...

Dear Doctors: I’m having radial nerve problems whenever I use my triceps, like pushing the lawn mower, opening doors or pushing up from the recliner. It’s making my thumb and pointer finger very weak.

When people experience limb tingling, burning, or numbness in the hands or legs, initially it can seem mild and be written off as a temporary feeling from sitting or sleeping awkwardly. However, these ...

Q: My friend is only 29, but when he passed out drunk the other night he woke up with his left arm paralyzed. How did passing out drunk cause a stroke? A: The brain, the master control center which ...

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