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Suggest Remedy For Poor Circulation In The Hands And Feet
I am a generally healthy 32 year old with no past medical problems. I am 5'1" and weigh 180 (still dropping baby weight). I am 6 weeks post cesarean section/tubal, and now have very poor circulation in my hands and feet. Even holding my arm upright to brush my hair makes my hand go totally asleep. I never had trouble prior to the surgery. Is this common, should I be worried?
Mon, 9 Feb 2015
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Caserean section is unrelated to circulation disorder in hands.
Decreased circulation in hands / upper limb is probably caused by some kind of abnormality of brachial plexus.
Brachial plexus is the group of nerves and blood vessels which run from chest to upper limp through the axilla.
Thus, I suggest you to consult an orthopedician for clinical assessment, relevant investigations and thus management.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
Caserean section is unrelated to circulation disorder in hands.
Decreased circulation in hands / upper limb is probably caused by some kind of abnormality of brachial plexus.
Brachial plexus is the group of nerves and blood vessels which run from chest to upper limp through the axilla.
Thus, I suggest you to consult an orthopedician for clinical assessment, relevant investigations and thus management.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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