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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Why My Mother Is Getting Numbness On Her Two Palms?

Hi doctor ,myself nutan here,im worried about my mother age of 45 yrs.Her problem is frequently getting numbness to her two palms with so much of pain and burning sensation and she unable to do any work.Is this a big problem? plz give me solution for this doctor.Thank you.
Wed, 16 Apr 2014
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Numbness is generally due to involvement of nerves , has varied causes like 1. compression of nerve directly 2. Diabetes 3. Thyroid disorders commonly..
*In this age group of 45 yrs female, it may be Carpel tunnel syndrome where initially numbness,burning and pain is felt.....in later stages the muscles of palms and fingers become so weak that it can't be undone..
*So better go for confirmatory tests of nerve involvement and ...
The treatment involves Wrist splint and simple exercises and NSAID'S and treatment of underlying cause.. only under supervision of a doctor..
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Why My Mother Is Getting Numbness On Her Two Palms?

Numbness is generally due to involvement of nerves , has varied causes like 1. compression of nerve directly 2. Diabetes 3. Thyroid disorders commonly.. *In this age group of 45 yrs female, it may be Carpel tunnel syndrome where initially numbness,burning and pain is felt.....in later stages the muscles of palms and fingers become so weak that it can t be undone.. *So better go for confirmatory tests of nerve involvement and ... The treatment involves Wrist splint and simple exercises and NSAID S and treatment of underlying cause.. only under supervision of a doctor..