What Causes Feeling Of Numbness In The Legs And Hands Postpartum?

Posted on Tue, 17 May 2016

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Tue, 17 May 2016 Answered on

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Question : Dear Doctor,

My spouse gave birth to a baby boy a month ago and both are doing fine. But, since a week my spouse often feeling numbness in legs and hands.

Can you kindly let us know if this is a thing to worry? and how can we resolve this problem?.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Do basic things as mentioned below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear,

Thanks for writing to us. Followings are my comments:

1) Feeling of numbness in legs and hands is quite common during pregnancy or after child birth. In most cases, it goes away within few days to weeks without further treatment.

Just do some basic things like a) take iron, calcium and vitamin B12 supplement along with daily diet; b) drink more water or fluid; c) do light exercise or walking for 1/2 hrs; d) Don't stay for long time in certain position; e) check for blood sugar and BP; f) Need adequate bed rest.

2) Some underlying causes are water retention, iron deficiency, thyroid disorder, dehydration, stress, carpal or tarsal tunnel syndrome, low blood sugar or high BP, Vitamin deficiency, neurological problem etc.

3) I suggest you to consult with her treating doctor for clinical examination and evaluation properly if above steps are NOT helpful.

Hope, I have answered your query. Wish your good health and take care.

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