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What Causes Pain And Numbness In The Hands?

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Posted on Mon, 25 Sep 2017
Question: I have had surgery on my nerves on my neck to stop pain in my arm and extreme pain in my hand and numbness. The surgery did nothing to help. What is my next step to find what is causing this pain and stopping it. constant pain numerous doctors work with my hands and it stays numb or hurts constantly even after neck surgery that they assured me would correct the problem, Very depressing to be in constand pain and now headaches
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Answered by Dr. Ishu Bishnoi (1 hour later)
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Detailed Answer:
Hi Vosborne, thanks for asking from HCM.


I can understand your concern. I need more information about few points

- What was the procedure? cervical disc surgery, cervical vertebral body surgery or any injection

- Is there any imaging studies like MRI or CT cervical spine?

- Was NCV or EMG done at any time to confirm nerve damage?

- What is the duration of symptoms? Is there any current like sensation?

Please provide me answers of above questions. I will be able to help you better after it.

Hope you will understand my point. If any doubts, do let me know.
Thanks. Take care.
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What Causes Pain And Numbness In The Hands?

Brief Answer: Need more information Detailed Answer: Hi Vosborne, thanks for asking from HCM. I can understand your concern. I need more information about few points - What was the procedure? cervical disc surgery, cervical vertebral body surgery or any injection - Is there any imaging studies like MRI or CT cervical spine? - Was NCV or EMG done at any time to confirm nerve damage? - What is the duration of symptoms? Is there any current like sensation? Please provide me answers of above questions. I will be able to help you better after it. Hope you will understand my point. If any doubts, do let me know. Thanks. Take care.