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What Causes Cold Hands And Numb Lower Legs?
Question: what causes cold hands and numb lower legs
Brief Answer:
Hypothyroidism requires evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. In diabetes, tingling, numbness could be due to peripheral neuropathy.
2. However, cold feeling in hands along with numbness requires evaluation of hypothyroidism.
Get a thyroid function tests done. If abnormal, will require therapy.
If normal, Vit B12, B6 and alpha lipoic acid combination of supplements will help in improving neural functions and reduce symptoms.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, glad to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Hypothyroidism requires evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. In diabetes, tingling, numbness could be due to peripheral neuropathy.
2. However, cold feeling in hands along with numbness requires evaluation of hypothyroidism.
Get a thyroid function tests done. If abnormal, will require therapy.
If normal, Vit B12, B6 and alpha lipoic acid combination of supplements will help in improving neural functions and reduce symptoms.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, glad to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
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