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What Causes Numbness And Tingling Sensation In My Hands?

Hi,
i keep getting numb and tingly hands. this has been for a while now that i think about it. At times some or all of my fingers go white, ice cold and numb for no appaent reason. right now they are swollen and tingly. i am very fit and healthy 32 year old woman ?
Mon, 28 Apr 2014
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Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I have noted your symptoms.

Based on the description, we need to exclude peripheral neuropathy and Raynaud's phenomena.

In peripheral neuropathy, nerves of the hands are affected either due to compression of the nerve at wrist (such as carpal tunnel syndrome), or due to infections, vasculitis, etc. This can be confirmed by doing nerve conduction studies.

In Raynaud's disease, the artery gets narrowed at times, resulting in symptoms that you described.

Please discuss with your doctor regarding both.

I hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
     
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
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My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/

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What Causes Numbness And Tingling Sensation In My Hands?

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted your symptoms. Based on the description, we need to exclude peripheral neuropathy and Raynaud s phenomena. In peripheral neuropathy, nerves of the hands are affected either due to compression of the nerve at wrist (such as carpal tunnel syndrome), or due to infections, vasculitis, etc. This can be confirmed by doing nerve conduction studies. In Raynaud s disease, the artery gets narrowed at times, resulting in symptoms that you described. Please discuss with your doctor regarding both. I hope my reply has helped you. I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/