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What Causes Numbness In Hands With Paraesthesia While Sleeping?
Question: My hands go numb during sleep only with pins and needles doesn't happen during awake hours
only sleep
only sleep
Brief Answer:
Carpal tunnel syndrome.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your query and understand your concerns.
Most probable cause of your symptoms is bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition related to median nerve compression during its pathway into the wrist.
Since you don't experience symptoms during the day, it is probably first stage of the condition.
There's need for nerve conduction study of your hands and arms in order to confirm the diagnosis.
Once the diagnosis is confirmed, decompression surgery is indicated.
You should discuss first with your primary care Doctor about these issues.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if anything not clear.
Greetings.
Carpal tunnel syndrome.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your query and understand your concerns.
Most probable cause of your symptoms is bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition related to median nerve compression during its pathway into the wrist.
Since you don't experience symptoms during the day, it is probably first stage of the condition.
There's need for nerve conduction study of your hands and arms in order to confirm the diagnosis.
Once the diagnosis is confirmed, decompression surgery is indicated.
You should discuss first with your primary care Doctor about these issues.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if anything not clear.
Greetings.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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