What Causes Numbness In The Left Hand Upon Waking Up?

Posted on Sat, 29 Oct 2016

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Question : I have a numbness in my left hand almost every morning. This morning it woke me up a bit of pain. Very unusual happening for me.

Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Possible carpal tunnel syndrome

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for using HCM to post your question.
I read it carefully and I understand your concern.

A pain in the hand may be a pinched nerve or a joint pain. If it is getting worse during night means that most probably you keep the hand in a position that pinches the nerve.

Can you give me some more information?
-- How do you describe the pain?
-- Where is the pain localized? Does it radiate?
-- Do you have numbness? Where is the numbness localized?
-- Have you tried any medication?
-- Any other joint hurt?

Looking forward to your follow up question.

Regards,
Dr.Papaqako

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