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Suggest Remedy For Numbness In Hands And Fingers During Pregnancy

hi im 25 weeks pregnant and ive been getting really numb hands and fingers they often swell and just feel strange. Its wakes me through the night moving up as far as my shoulder and is very painful can you tell me how i can stop this or make it easier please ?.
Wed, 22 Apr 2015
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OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine,  's  Response
Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. The swelling and numbness of fingers and hand, along with pain in pregnancy is suggestive of Carpal tunnel syndrome. In this condition, the tissue swells up due to hormonal hormonal changes in pregnancy and it compresses the median nerve in the wrist, leading to such symptoms.
I would suggest you to consult a neurologist to get properly examined, investigated and treated accordingly.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
Dr Deepti Verma
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Suggest Remedy For Numbness In Hands And Fingers During Pregnancy

Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. The swelling and numbness of fingers and hand, along with pain in pregnancy is suggestive of Carpal tunnel syndrome. In this condition, the tissue swells up due to hormonal hormonal changes in pregnancy and it compresses the median nerve in the wrist, leading to such symptoms. I would suggest you to consult a neurologist to get properly examined, investigated and treated accordingly. Hope you found the answer helpful. Wishing you good health. Dr Deepti Verma