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What Causes Tingling Sensation In Left Hand In An Elderly Man?
Question: My dad is 89 and woke up with his left hand tingling this morning. . . like it fell asleep and hasn't gone back to normal. It has been about 5 hours. He had a stroke almost six years ago that effected his peripheral vision on his left side.
Brief Answer:
could be a stroke or other disorders
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
his condition can be attributed to any of the following:
- nerve injury by applying pressure on it for a long time, like sleeping on it. It usually gets better with time. It may take a few days though.
- cervical spine problems like a protruded disc which applies pressure on the nerves of the hand.
- nerve entrapment, which does not seem very likely since it started somewhat suddenly.
- and a stroke of course, since he already has a history of stroke, which makes him a candidate for more strokes in the future.
He should be examined by a neurologist to determine the distribution of the nerve damage. The distribution can be used to localized the injury and help with the diagnosis.
I hope it helps!
Kind Regards!
could be a stroke or other disorders
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
his condition can be attributed to any of the following:
- nerve injury by applying pressure on it for a long time, like sleeping on it. It usually gets better with time. It may take a few days though.
- cervical spine problems like a protruded disc which applies pressure on the nerves of the hand.
- nerve entrapment, which does not seem very likely since it started somewhat suddenly.
- and a stroke of course, since he already has a history of stroke, which makes him a candidate for more strokes in the future.
He should be examined by a neurologist to determine the distribution of the nerve damage. The distribution can be used to localized the injury and help with the diagnosis.
I hope it helps!
Kind Regards!
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