Why Are My Fingers Numb?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
10. Disease
Diseases cause a wide variety of symptoms in patients, some of them more serious than others. Depending on which disease the patient has, one symptom they can experience is that their fingers will turn numb. One such disease is syphilis, a sexually transmitted disease that can cause damage to your nerves if it advances to the later stages.
Another is Lyme disease, which is caused by bacteria that is transmitted by tick bites. If you have a large rash that looks similar to a bullseye, it is an indicator that you might have contracted Lyme disease. Both of the diseases mentioned require medical attention.
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