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What Causes Weakness In The Legs And Arms And Numbness In The Fingers?
Question: my legs and arms are weak.my fingers are numb ,when i raise my arm my side gets warm. i have to use a cane to walk and it seems like the numbness is spreading to my legs.
Brief Answer:
Need more details.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I need some more details to make a better diagnosis and guide you further.
1. For how long do you have these problems?
2. Are the symptoms getting worse over time?
3. Any neck or back pain?
4. Any problem in passing or holding urine?
5. Any history of diabetes?
6. Are you currently taking any medicines?
Please get back with the additional information.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist
Need more details.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I need some more details to make a better diagnosis and guide you further.
1. For how long do you have these problems?
2. Are the symptoms getting worse over time?
3. Any neck or back pain?
4. Any problem in passing or holding urine?
5. Any history of diabetes?
6. Are you currently taking any medicines?
Please get back with the additional information.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Symptoms are most likely due to peripheral neuropathy.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Based on that, the most likely diagnosis is peripheral neuropathy, where the nerves in arms and legs get affected, most commonly due to diabetes, a condition commonly referred to as diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). Further evaluation would require getting a nerve conduction study done.
In addition to strict sugar control, medicines such as pregabalin capsules may be taken if there is tingling, pain or burning. Vitamin supplements such as vitamin B12, alpha lipoic acid and benfotiamine also help. Regular exercises would also help.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist
Symptoms are most likely due to peripheral neuropathy.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Based on that, the most likely diagnosis is peripheral neuropathy, where the nerves in arms and legs get affected, most commonly due to diabetes, a condition commonly referred to as diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). Further evaluation would require getting a nerve conduction study done.
In addition to strict sugar control, medicines such as pregabalin capsules may be taken if there is tingling, pain or burning. Vitamin supplements such as vitamin B12, alpha lipoic acid and benfotiamine also help. Regular exercises would also help.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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