HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Numbness In The Hand?

My mom is 85 (very active - only takes Vitamin D -2000 and levoxythyrine Today I picked her up and she said her hands feel numb and I personally felt the color was not good. They were ice cold. I asked her to go over to urgent care and she said no. Any suggestions?
Mon, 22 May 2017
Report Abuse
Cardiologist,  's  Response
Hello!

Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!

Her symptoms could be related to different possible causes like thyroid hormone imbalance, electrolyte imbalance, blood pressure fluctuations.

Did you measure her blood pressure? What about her heart rate?

I recommend consulting with her doctor for a careful physical exam and some tests:

- complete blood count for anemia
- thyroid hormone levels for thyroid dysfunction
- blood electrolytes for possible imbalance.

You should discuss with her doctor on the above issues.

In the meantime, it is necessary to closely monitor her blood pressure. If her blood pressure is too low, a cup of coffee and a lot of water would help.

Hope to have been helpful!

Wishing all the best,

Dr. Iliri
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Numbness In The Hand?

Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM! Her symptoms could be related to different possible causes like thyroid hormone imbalance, electrolyte imbalance, blood pressure fluctuations. Did you measure her blood pressure? What about her heart rate? I recommend consulting with her doctor for a careful physical exam and some tests: - complete blood count for anemia - thyroid hormone levels for thyroid dysfunction - blood electrolytes for possible imbalance. You should discuss with her doctor on the above issues. In the meantime, it is necessary to closely monitor her blood pressure. If her blood pressure is too low, a cup of coffee and a lot of water would help. Hope to have been helpful! Wishing all the best, Dr. Iliri