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What Causes Numbness And Tingling In Hand, Forearm And Fingers?
Brief Answer:
a neurologist
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
A neurologist would be the best option. Your GP can evaluate you first and refer you to one of these doctors.
Numbness and other altered sensation would imply that the nerves supplying these areas are not working as they should though this abnormal sensation can occur if the blood supply to this area is compressed or reduced for some reason.
In the case of nerve conditions, this could be due to different causes such as: (1) trauma- compression of nerves as they pass from the neck through the axilla down the arm , fore arm to the hand
This can occur from simple conditions in some cases such as arthritis at any of the joints
This is one of the more common causes
(2)vitamin b12 or folate deficiency
(3)diabetes
(4)liver or kidney disease
(5)idiopathic- cause not known
(6)some nerve related conditions such as stroke or ms
A neurologist would be able to assess nerve function, can also check pulse at wrist and elbow to make sure these are normal.
Would also be able to assess to determine the cause.
Treatment would vary depending on the cause.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
a neurologist
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
A neurologist would be the best option. Your GP can evaluate you first and refer you to one of these doctors.
Numbness and other altered sensation would imply that the nerves supplying these areas are not working as they should though this abnormal sensation can occur if the blood supply to this area is compressed or reduced for some reason.
In the case of nerve conditions, this could be due to different causes such as: (1) trauma- compression of nerves as they pass from the neck through the axilla down the arm , fore arm to the hand
This can occur from simple conditions in some cases such as arthritis at any of the joints
This is one of the more common causes
(2)vitamin b12 or folate deficiency
(3)diabetes
(4)liver or kidney disease
(5)idiopathic- cause not known
(6)some nerve related conditions such as stroke or ms
A neurologist would be able to assess nerve function, can also check pulse at wrist and elbow to make sure these are normal.
Would also be able to assess to determine the cause.
Treatment would vary depending on the cause.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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