Finger Numbness: Symptoms

What other symptoms might occur with finger numbness?

Finger numbness may also occur with other symptoms or combinations of symptoms. For example, numbness, tingling and itchiness in combination may be symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Numbness due to a bulging cervical disk (in your neck) can be associated with extreme pain that extends down the shoulder, arm, hand, and certain fingers. Any symptoms occurring with finger numbness can help your doctor make a diagnosis.

Symptoms that may occur along with finger numbness

Finger numbness may occur with other symptoms including:

• Burning feeling

• Cold fingers

• Hand, arm, or finger pain

• Increased finger numbness or tingling while typing or writing

• Itching feeling

• Muscle spasms

• Neck pain

• Pins-and-needles (prickling) sensation

• Rash

• Sensitivity to touch

• Twitching

Serious symptoms that might indicate a life-threatening condition

In some cases, finger numbness may occur with other symptoms that might indicate a serious or life-threatening condition that should be immediately evaluated in an emergency setting. Get immediate help if you, or someone you are with, are exhibiting any of these life-threatening symptoms:

• Confusion or loss of consciousness for even a brief moment

• Difficulty breathing

• Difficulty walking

• Dizziness

• Finger numbness following a head, neck, or back injury

• Loss of vision or changes in vision

• Paralysis

• Slurred speech

• Weakness (loss of strength)