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Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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Posted on Fri, 8 Jul 2016
Question: some times left side is Tingling

some times as well in mid of sleep am feeling that my left hand side is fell into numbness
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Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Get investigated and take treatment as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Pain and numbness of hand especially in night or sleep can be due to carpal tunnel syndrome.
Is there any history of diabetes, Joint diseases, blood sugar, excessive weight gain?
Nerve conduction study will be helpful in making a diagnosis.
Blood investigation like Thyroid profile, blood sugar should be done.
Treatment comprises physiotherapy, drugs like pregabalin or amitryptiline or gabapentin.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Brief Answer: Get investigated and take treatment as advised Detailed Answer: Hello, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Pain and numbness of hand especially in night or sleep can be due to carpal tunnel syndrome. Is there any history of diabetes, Joint diseases, blood sugar, excessive weight gain? Nerve conduction study will be helpful in making a diagnosis. Blood investigation like Thyroid profile, blood sugar should be done. Treatment comprises physiotherapy, drugs like pregabalin or amitryptiline or gabapentin. Hope you found the answer helpful. Do get back to me for further queries. Regards Dr N Kumar Neurologist