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What Causes Numbness In Hands While Sleeping?

I am 36 year old female, pretty healthy. My hands have had numbness while I sleep as well as during the day sometimes. Felt like I was going to pass out, head was cloudy and tingling in my left hand. I didn't realize how often my hands fall asleep but its often
Thu, 20 Mar 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement 's  Response
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Thanks for your query
Based on your symptoms you may be having nerve (median) compression at wrist known as carpal tunnel syndrome. This can be confirming by EMG/NCV test.
Please get yourself investigated for thyroid hormone and blood sugar.
For any further query I shall be glad to answer. My online link is http://bit.ly/drmchugh
Take care
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What Causes Numbness In Hands While Sleeping?

Hi Thanks for your query Based on your symptoms you may be having nerve (median) compression at wrist known as carpal tunnel syndrome. This can be confirming by EMG/NCV test. Please get yourself investigated for thyroid hormone and blood sugar. For any further query I shall be glad to answer. My online link is http://bit.ly/drmchugh Take care