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What Causes Numbness And Tingling Sensation In The Hands?

Hi: If I fall asleep with my hands in a clenched position tingling and numbness set in and it wakes me. But if I keep my palms open and flat I m fine. This just recently started. Also at nighttime, my feet get itchy but I have no rash or skin problems - could these two symptoms be related and do you know what they re from?
Thu, 26 Apr 2018
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Hello,

Tingling and numbness in both hands most likely cause is cervical disc compression. All the sensory nerves to the upper limb came from spinal cord in neck (cervical) region.

So, compression of those nerves leads to sensory disturbance in upper limbs. Less likely cause may be peripheral neuropathy. Diagnosis can be confirmed by doing MRI of the cervical spine.

It gives detailed information about nerve roots and spinal cord. It can be done from radiology centre nearby you.

Meanwhile, start tab Pregalin x 75 mg one at bedtime and tab vitamin B12 1.5 mg one at morning. You need to consult orthopaedic surgeon nearby your area with report.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Jayesh Vaza
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What Causes Numbness And Tingling Sensation In The Hands?

Hello, Tingling and numbness in both hands most likely cause is cervical disc compression. All the sensory nerves to the upper limb came from spinal cord in neck (cervical) region. So, compression of those nerves leads to sensory disturbance in upper limbs. Less likely cause may be peripheral neuropathy. Diagnosis can be confirmed by doing MRI of the cervical spine. It gives detailed information about nerve roots and spinal cord. It can be done from radiology centre nearby you. Meanwhile, start tab Pregalin x 75 mg one at bedtime and tab vitamin B12 1.5 mg one at morning. You need to consult orthopaedic surgeon nearby your area with report. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jayesh Vaza