BRAND NAME: Lomotil, Lofene, Lonox. DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Lomotil is a combination of two drugs, diphenoxylate and atropine. It is used to treat acute diarrhea (diarrhea of limited duration). Diphenoxylate is a man-made narcotic chemically related to meperidine (Demerol).
Causes of Numbness in Fingers. Carpal tunnel syndrome: damage to the nerves in the arm can cause the fingers to become numb or experience a tingling sensation. A common cause of this nerve damage is carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition that causes a nerve to become pinched between the ulna and radius in the arm.
The median nerve, which runs through the arm and hand, can cause swelling pain and numbness if injured. Damage to the ulnar nerve causes swelling, pain and numbness in the forearm, hand, and ring and little fingers. Hypoparathyroidism is a rare condition that can cause muscle twitches, seizures, cramps, tingling, and more. Dupuytren's contracture is a condition of the hand tissue that causes the fingers to curl. Diabetic neuropathy is a nerve condition of the extremities causing numbness, tingling, and pain. Scleroderma is an uncommon immune disorder that causes collagen to build up in the tissue, making it harden. Tetany is a mineral imbalance causing painful muscle cramps and twitches in the hands, feet, face, and larynx.