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What Causes Numbness In The Appendages?

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Posted on Sat, 26 Apr 2014
Question: Appendages go numb, even penis...get over heated
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Answered by Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj (7 hours later)
Brief Answer: Numbness of appendages can be spinal in origin Detailed Answer: Hello, thanks for coming to HeakthCareMagic. Numbness in the appendages can be a very scary thing. I understand, but i am still going to need a little more information so I can figure out what might be going on with you and what our game plan can be. To that end, could you answer a few questions for me? The more information I have, the more detailed, useful and PERSONAL the discussion can be. So 1) How long has this been going on? 2) Did it start all of the sudden? What were you doing when it first started? 3) You said that the appendages go numb, are they in pain as well, can they move? When does this usually happen?Is it random? Or does it happen right after doing something 4) Other than the gall bladder issues, do you have any other medications? 5) Have you recently suffered an accident or trauma? 6) Have you had any CT scans, x-rays or MRI's with regard to this problem? If you have can you upload them? 7) Are you on any regular meds? Do you take an alternative medicines? I look forward to your reply, Vinay
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What Causes Numbness In The Appendages?

Brief Answer: Numbness of appendages can be spinal in origin Detailed Answer: Hello, thanks for coming to HeakthCareMagic. Numbness in the appendages can be a very scary thing. I understand, but i am still going to need a little more information so I can figure out what might be going on with you and what our game plan can be. To that end, could you answer a few questions for me? The more information I have, the more detailed, useful and PERSONAL the discussion can be. So 1) How long has this been going on? 2) Did it start all of the sudden? What were you doing when it first started? 3) You said that the appendages go numb, are they in pain as well, can they move? When does this usually happen?Is it random? Or does it happen right after doing something 4) Other than the gall bladder issues, do you have any other medications? 5) Have you recently suffered an accident or trauma? 6) Have you had any CT scans, x-rays or MRI's with regard to this problem? If you have can you upload them? 7) Are you on any regular meds? Do you take an alternative medicines? I look forward to your reply, Vinay