What Causes Persistent Numbness And Swelling In Hands?

Posted on Tue, 30 Aug 2016

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Question : Hi,
My 29 year old daughter has been experiencing numbness ( she also describes some weakness) in both hand for about one week. Her hands are also swelling.
She spoke with me tonight and said she will wait a few days before checking in with her doctor.

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
We need to exclude carpal tunnel syndrome.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and would try my best to help you.

I have noted your daughter's symptoms and based on that, we need to exclude carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). In CTS, a nerve called median nerve gets compressed at the level of wrist. This condition can be diagnosed by doing a nerve conduction studies under the guidance of a neurologist.

If the symptoms do not resolve in a few days, then please ask your daughter to consult a neurologist.

I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.

Wishing you good health,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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