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What Causes Numbness In The Hands And Feet In A Hypertensive Person With Diabetes?

Posted on Fri, 30 Sep 2016

Question: My son in law , age 35, active and fit. Dx with Hypertension. takes his medications. Also pre diabetes.He has numbness in his hands and feet and now his lips. He is getting no where with his doctor. He says his hands feel like nerve pain, feet are swollen and hot when he wakes up, and tips of first two toes are numb. Also fogginess and lack of coordination in the morning. also has pins and needles in scalp and arms

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Provide more details

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Please upload the details of medication.
For how long diabetes is there?
Possibility of drug induced, neuropathy or electrolyte imbalance can be kept.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (5 hours later)

He is only taking metroprolol for blood pressure. She said he was only pre-diabetic and no medication was necessary just diet. He is careful about what he eats and is in good shape. He is very active and works two jobs. He does not smoke, drink or do any drugs. Good family man with 3 children.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Continue medication and get tested as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
All symptoms are present during morning and require evaluation for any joint disease.
Other medications can be continued.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad