Pins and needles in your hands after exercise can be alarming. These symptoms can be caused by nerve compression, dehydration, injury or even tight gloves.

A 40-year-old man reports pain in his right elbow and numbness in his right pinky and ring fingers. What is your diagnosis?

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.

That position can result in ulnar nerve compression, which leads to numbness and discomfort in your hands, particularly in your ring and pinky fingers.

When your hands and feet feel numb or burning, it is easy to think of it as fatigue or temporary blood circulation disorder. However, if the symptoms get worse, you should suspect peripheral ...

This involves active flexion of the ring and pinky finger to see if it causes pain. For some people, doctors may order imaging tests to confirm the diagnosis.