Suggest Treatment For Numbness In The Hand

Posted on Thu, 27 Oct 2016

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Thu, 27 Oct 2016 Answered on

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Question : I have numbness in my hands and fingers what could be causing this?

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Various causes

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Numbness in hands and feet can be because of various reasons like neuropathy due to diabetes mellitus, vitamin B12 deficiency or generalised nerve dysfunction.
I will suggest you to consult a neurologist for proper examination , investigations including blood sugar levels, vitamin B12 levels and nerve conduction velocity test.
Further treatment should be done accordingly.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist

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