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What Causes Numbness In The Right Hand And Thumb?
My wife age 78 is experiencing numbness in 2 right hand finger and thumb. This is worst that several months ago. On 5/31 she had neurosurgery 2- cages, 2 discs removed, 6 screws for 9 extension rods, spinal cord leak sealed. She was in intensive care for 6 hays on third day she went into artilfibulation. Her numbness and tingling is worse tonight. Her heart is is racing She says her heart is racing. Any suggestions what I should do tonight?
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Sun, 13 Nov 2016
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Hello,
It might be due to conditions like peripheral neuropathy. Consult a neurologist and get evaluated. A detailed evaluation is required including nerve conduction study.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It might be due to conditions like peripheral neuropathy. Consult a neurologist and get evaluated. A detailed evaluation is required including nerve conduction study.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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