Pain in the right or left index finger: why and what to do? The probable causes of pain in the left index finger are similar to those of the right The use of the mouse may be at fault in this case only if you use it with your left hand Even though our brains like to think “cancer, grace disease” when we have pain that we think is atypical, it’s extremely rare for this to be the case
Left Hand Pain: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment 1 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve, which runs through the carpal tunnel in the wrist, becomes compressed It is one of the leading causes of hand pain Common symptoms include tingling, numbness, and pain in the thumb, index, and middle fingers Repetitive movements, such as typing or using a mouse, are often to blame 2 Arthritis Arthritis