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What Causes Tingling Sensation In The Hands?
Question: My left buttock and upper thigh is numb and my fingers on both hands are tingling. What is wrong with me??
Brief Answer:
Possible nerve damage
Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thank you for asking HealthCare Magic.
I have gone through your question and I understand your concern.
Numbness and tingling of the fingers and buttocks is a sign of nerve damage (Neuropathy ).
The treatment will be against the condition that cause the neuropathy .
The reason of your neuropathy will depend if
you have any dissease ( your did not give me this information ). Here are some conditions that may cause nerve damage :Diabetes , alcohol , kidney/thyroid problems , any infection or other chronic disease you have, hypertension,drugs you use , vitamine deficiency , pinched nerve .
It is neccesary in your case to go to a local doctor ( to prevent any further damages )/ neurologist do so a physical examination (the local doctor will see the nerve function,muscles ), blood test and if it neccesary a X-Ray.
According to the result of the examinations the local doctor will proceed further .
Hope i have answered your question.
Let me know if you have any other clarifications, I will be happy to help.
Take Care !
Dr Balliu.
Possible nerve damage
Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thank you for asking HealthCare Magic.
I have gone through your question and I understand your concern.
Numbness and tingling of the fingers and buttocks is a sign of nerve damage (Neuropathy ).
The treatment will be against the condition that cause the neuropathy .
The reason of your neuropathy will depend if
you have any dissease ( your did not give me this information ). Here are some conditions that may cause nerve damage :Diabetes , alcohol , kidney/thyroid problems , any infection or other chronic disease you have, hypertension,drugs you use , vitamine deficiency , pinched nerve .
It is neccesary in your case to go to a local doctor ( to prevent any further damages )/ neurologist do so a physical examination (the local doctor will see the nerve function,muscles ), blood test and if it neccesary a X-Ray.
According to the result of the examinations the local doctor will proceed further .
Hope i have answered your question.
Let me know if you have any other clarifications, I will be happy to help.
Take Care !
Dr Balliu.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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