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What Causes Episodes Of Numbness In Hands?
Hi, for about the past month, my right arm goes to sleep pretty often. It started out being only when I was lying down but now it occurs when I m awake and even asleep. Also, around my wrist area and my middle finger on the same hand, it has a strange feeling. At times when I try to grasp things, it resists. Could you give me a possibility of what it might be?
Mon, 14 Sep 2015
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Abnormal sensations may be related to neuropathy which is abnormal structure or function of the nerves.
There are different possible causes such as: (1)vitamin b12 or folate deficiency
(2)trauma
(3)diabetes
(4)liver or kidney disease
(5) exposure to toxins
(6)some cases of hormonal disease
Blood tests to check the vitamin levels , screening for diabetes, liver or kidney function may be needed.
I hope this helps
Abnormal sensations may be related to neuropathy which is abnormal structure or function of the nerves.
There are different possible causes such as: (1)vitamin b12 or folate deficiency
(2)trauma
(3)diabetes
(4)liver or kidney disease
(5) exposure to toxins
(6)some cases of hormonal disease
Blood tests to check the vitamin levels , screening for diabetes, liver or kidney function may be needed.
I hope this helps
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