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What Causes Intermittent Tingling In The Hands?
Question: Yes ...my blood pressure was 147/97 this morning, and I am having some tingling in my right hand off and on. Should I let my Dr. know? I am a 67 year old women 4'11" and 135 lbs.?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, you should know that tingling in the left hand could be related to different possible causes:
- a pinched nerve
- a TIA( transient ischaemic attack)
- electrolyte imbalance.
Besides, your blood pressure values are slightly elevated.
For this reason, I recommend consulting with your doctor for a careful physical exam and some tests:
- a resting ECG
- a Doppler ultrasound of the neck arteries to examine the blood flow to the brain
- complete blood count for anemia
- blood electrolytes
- fasting glucose.
If a pinched nerve is suspected, a nerve conduction study would be necessary.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues.
Kind regards,
Dr.Iliri
My answer as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, you should know that tingling in the left hand could be related to different possible causes:
- a pinched nerve
- a TIA( transient ischaemic attack)
- electrolyte imbalance.
Besides, your blood pressure values are slightly elevated.
For this reason, I recommend consulting with your doctor for a careful physical exam and some tests:
- a resting ECG
- a Doppler ultrasound of the neck arteries to examine the blood flow to the brain
- complete blood count for anemia
- blood electrolytes
- fasting glucose.
If a pinched nerve is suspected, a nerve conduction study would be necessary.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues.
Kind regards,
Dr.Iliri
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