I accidentally cut the palm of my left hand 9 days ago with a knife (puncture wound) about an inch below my index finger, the cut is healing but I still feel some numbness, tingling and shooting pains on my index finger. Is there a possibility this can heal on its own?
Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor ! You should know that your complaints are compatible with a peripheral nerve damage due to the local trauma (hand cut). For this reason, I recommend consulting with a neurologist and performing a nerve conduction study. Surgery to repair the nerve may be needed. But it should be done as soon as possible, in order to prevent further damage to the nerve. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Best wishes, 