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What Causes Numbness And Tingling Sensation In Hands?
Question: my two hands seems to go numbs and feel tingles
my blood pressure is perfect and this can happen any time of day, like right now
my blood pressure is perfect and this can happen any time of day, like right now
Brief Answer:
neuropathy, more details required
Detailed Answer:
dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Your complaints are suggestive of neuropathy.
I would request you to answer a few questions.
1) Do you have any history of diabetes? alcohol use?
2) Is the numbness symmetrical in both the hands?
3) Do you have any history of backache?
4) Use of wrist or prolonged sitting at work?
5) Any other weakness of muscle?
If you can answer these questions, it will help me get a clear picture.
Awaiting your response.
Regards
neuropathy, more details required
Detailed Answer:
dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Your complaints are suggestive of neuropathy.
I would request you to answer a few questions.
1) Do you have any history of diabetes? alcohol use?
2) Is the numbness symmetrical in both the hands?
3) Do you have any history of backache?
4) Use of wrist or prolonged sitting at work?
5) Any other weakness of muscle?
If you can answer these questions, it will help me get a clear picture.
Awaiting your response.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
1) no in both cases
2) starts fingers, then the entire hand,
3) no backache for say, standard when one forces too much, but I have not
4)my work consist of physical, I do wash alot of floors and Windows, for past 6 years
5) left knee, and shoulders, but shoulders once and a while
2) starts fingers, then the entire hand,
3) no backache for say, standard when one forces too much, but I have not
4)my work consist of physical, I do wash alot of floors and Windows, for past 6 years
5) left knee, and shoulders, but shoulders once and a while
Brief Answer:
need to screen for nutritional deficiencies
Detailed Answer:
thank you for the reply.
from your information we can safely rule out diabetic neuropathy, neuropathy secondary to alcoholism, any spine related issues.
It appears, that the muscle ache of your knee and shoulder is due to the physical nature of your work. Resting the muscle can provide some relief.
1) we ll need to screen for nutritional deficiencies. Vit 12 levels test can be done, as vit b12 deficiency can have similar picture.
2) an Xray spine can be done as a baseline investigation, just in case we do not miss out on any spine related problems like vertebral fusion, or stenosis,etc.
3) blood sugar levels and complete blood profile can be suggested.
In case if there is pain or the problem appears to progress, it is always wise to consult a near neurologist as a proper physical examination is needed.
Meanwhile we can await for the reports.
Feel free to share any information if needed. and welcome for further suggestions.
Regards
need to screen for nutritional deficiencies
Detailed Answer:
thank you for the reply.
from your information we can safely rule out diabetic neuropathy, neuropathy secondary to alcoholism, any spine related issues.
It appears, that the muscle ache of your knee and shoulder is due to the physical nature of your work. Resting the muscle can provide some relief.
1) we ll need to screen for nutritional deficiencies. Vit 12 levels test can be done, as vit b12 deficiency can have similar picture.
2) an Xray spine can be done as a baseline investigation, just in case we do not miss out on any spine related problems like vertebral fusion, or stenosis,etc.
3) blood sugar levels and complete blood profile can be suggested.
In case if there is pain or the problem appears to progress, it is always wise to consult a near neurologist as a proper physical examination is needed.
Meanwhile we can await for the reports.
Feel free to share any information if needed. and welcome for further suggestions.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
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