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Can Alcohol Consumption Cause Numbness And Tingling In Left Hand?
well i am not all to sure if i shopuld go in and be seen or just wait it out but i had a about 2 glasses of wine last night and since about 245am i have had this feeling of heart burn or something then about 4 am i woke up with my left side hand feeling like i slept on it or something and now it is all tingling.. is this anything to be conserned about i am only 29 years and a female
Tue, 1 Dec 2015
chronic alcohol consumption does lead to neuropathy which present with mentioned symptoms. A neurologist consulatation is required for complete neurological examination to establish neuropathy. Investigations of vitamin b12, blood sugar levels, etc. Are indicated to rule out diabetes and nutritional deficiencies.
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