Table 6 Earliest symptom among the 60 carpenters with neurosensory affection
From: Adverse health manifestations in the hands of vibration exposed carpenters - a cross sectional study
Symptom | N (%) |
|---|---|
Increased sensation of cold | 28 (47) |
Numbness | 24 (40) |
Pain in fingers/hands when cold | 14 (23) |
Impaired perception of warmth | 7 (12) |
Impaired perception of touch | 5 (8) |
Impaired perception of cold | 4 (7) |
Impaired dexterity - tendency to drop things | 4 (7) |
Impaired dexterity - difficulty buttoning clothes | 4 (7) |