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What Causes Numb Feeling In The Back Of The Hands?

The tops of my feet have been numb for 15 hours and I think its getting worse. I also feel slight numbness on the back of my hands. otherwise I feel fine. I ve been abnormally thirsty for the past year, but I think I m too young and thin to have diabetes. Many thanks.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,

Consult a neurologist and get evaluated.

We have to rule out possible causes like peripheral neuropathy.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Numb Feeling In The Back Of The Hands?

Hello, Consult a neurologist and get evaluated. We have to rule out possible causes like peripheral neuropathy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician