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What Causes Cramps In Leg And Numbness In Hands?

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Posted on Tue, 30 Dec 2014
Question: i was wondering I'm a pregnant 19 year old female and i have been having severe cramping in my leg , numbness in my hands and my nail beds are bruising(not due to recent trauma) should i go to the ER?
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
NEED MORE DETAILS.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
Since when are you experiencing these symptoms ?
What is your height and weight ?
Can you upload photograph of your nails ?
Have you never had cramping in the legs , numbness or nail bruising earlier ?
When is your next scheduled appointment with your OB ?
In the check - ups so far, has no abnormality been detected in your case ?
These details will help me in telling you what to do next .
All the best
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (12 hours later)
my nails started bruising yesterday but the numbness started like 3 days ago
i am 5'6" and 170lbs
i've never had these symptoms before
i was told i was a high risk pregnancy but i have no idea what that means and my next OB appointment is not till the end of the month
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (11 hours later)
Brief Answer:
PLEASE GO TO THE ER.

Detailed Answer:
There is definite bruising on the nail beds.
It is highly indicative of peripheral vascular disease, which means that the end extremities are receiving less blood flow.
THis explains the numbness also.
The leg cramps too indicate this.
Yes, please go the ER and have an evaluation.
Also, kindly find out why you are a high risk pregnancy, the knowledge is important for your life and the well being of your baby.
Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Cramps In Leg And Numbness In Hands?

Brief Answer: NEED MORE DETAILS. Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for writing to us with your health concern. Since when are you experiencing these symptoms ? What is your height and weight ? Can you upload photograph of your nails ? Have you never had cramping in the legs , numbness or nail bruising earlier ? When is your next scheduled appointment with your OB ? In the check - ups so far, has no abnormality been detected in your case ? These details will help me in telling you what to do next . All the best Looking forward to hearing from you.