Your symptoms of hand pain and index finger numbness lasting a month suggest nerve compression, commonly known as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. I strongly advise seeing a doctor for a proper diagnosis before starting long-term medication. For temporary pain and swelling relief, you can take over-the-counter anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen. However, nerve-specific pain often requires prescription medications (such as gabapentin) or non-medicinal treatments like wearing a wrist splint at night. Please consult a healthcare provider for a physical exam to get the safest and most effective prescription for your condition.
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I have been experiencing internal pain in my right hand and numbness in my index finger for almost a month. What medicine should I take to treat this?
