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What Causes Numbness In Hands And Feet?

I have numbness in hands and feet also the thoracic area of my back. I have had 3 MRIs. Two of the thoracic area and one of the cervical area. Only thing that showed was a herniated disc at T7. Hands feel like a tens unit on them. It is becoming very painful.
posted on Mon, 8 May 2017
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Hi,

The numbness is due to nerve impingement caused by your spine problem.

You can consult a neurosurgeon and get evaluated.

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 Numbness In Hands And Feet?

Hi, The numbness is due to nerve impingement caused by your spine problem. You can consult a neurosurgeon and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician