What Causes Numbness In Right Hand Thumb While Walking?

Posted on Tue, 5 Apr 2016

Question: I have a 20 year old daughter. She has been experiencing when she walks let's say at a mall numbing on the tip of the fingers in her hand. That probably started about 2 - 2 1/2 yrs ago. It only happens on 1 hand at a time and not that often. Mainly the right hand and the thumb. Today, she started walking on the treadmill and within a few minutes, both her hands got swollen and hot. This time it took about 1 hr to go back to normal. What could be causing this and where can we look further into it? Also, when she crosses her legs, they fall asleep and get like a cramp.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get examined and investigated by a physician

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
The symptoms described may be due to vascular claudication arising due to takayasu arteritis or raynauds phenomenon or subclavian steal phenomenon.
All these are due to vascular compromise and manifest with limb pain, redness or swelling.
You need to consult a physician for proper examination and investigation.
Get blood pressure and pulse measured in all four limbs.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad