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What Causes Numbness In Hands And Feet?

Sir I am suffering from Numbness in hands & feet, & loss of proper balance while walking, it was diagnosed as Severe "Spinal canal stenosis" at C-2, C-3 & upto C-7 level & also at L-3-4-5 level. J.J. Hospital Doctors advice decompression operation. Doctors at S.P. Medical College, Bikaner advice "NO OPERATION" What should I do?
Age...70 years
weight...107 KG "(Over wt. since childhood"
Hight....5' 6"
Mon, 1 Sep 2014
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Thank you for using healthcaremagic. In your case you are already having neurological deficits hence it is advisable you undergo a decompression surgery to prevent permanent deficits.
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What Causes Numbness In Hands And Feet?

Thank you for using healthcaremagic. In your case you are already having neurological deficits hence it is advisable you undergo a decompression surgery to prevent permanent deficits.