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What Causes Numbness In The Hand And Pain In The Leg?

my hands are numb all the time lots of pain in the left hand and movement of fingers on right hand are very slow as is my right leg which is affecting my walking I feel as if I am walking like someone who has had a stroke with the right leg slower than the left however I am not having any pain in the leg.
posted on Sat, 10 Dec 2016
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Hello, numbness in hand and slow movement in fingers along with walking pattern like stroke patient. This symptom clearly directing towards neurological impairment or disease.
You should not wait till these symptoms get down automatically. Its recommended to you, go and visit neurologist and start treatment as early as possible. some neurological problems can be treated as early you start its treatment.
Hope this will help you to decide.
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What Causes Numbness In The Hand And Pain In The Leg?

Hello, numbness in hand and slow movement in fingers along with walking pattern like stroke patient. This symptom clearly directing towards neurological impairment or disease. You should not wait till these symptoms get down automatically. Its recommended to you, go and visit neurologist and start treatment as early as possible. some neurological problems can be treated as early you start its treatment. Hope this will help you to decide.