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Should I Do Something About Nerve Pain In My Feet And Hands?
Question: I have nerve pain in my feet and hands. It feels like a spasm but will last for hours. It makes my fingers and toes go in all different directions and tighten them up
Brief Answer:
Diagnosis: Peripheral neuropathy most likely
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The pain and spasms you are experiencing in times and fingers are likely due to peripheral neuropathy, which is damage to the peripheral nerve. There are several underlying conditions that result in peripheral neuropathy like diabetes, hypothyroidism, vitamin b12 deficiency. Uremia etc.
Clinical examination, nerve conduction study, complete metabolic profile, vitamin B12 levels, thyroid function test are needed at this point
Please be advised to follow up with your primary care provider for detailed evaluation.
Management includes the use of medications like Gabapentin to control nerve pain and treatment of underlying condition like diabetes.
You can apply Capsaicin cream to the affected areas to reduce pain.
Hope this answers your question. Please let me know if you need further clarification.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi
Diagnosis: Peripheral neuropathy most likely
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The pain and spasms you are experiencing in times and fingers are likely due to peripheral neuropathy, which is damage to the peripheral nerve. There are several underlying conditions that result in peripheral neuropathy like diabetes, hypothyroidism, vitamin b12 deficiency. Uremia etc.
Clinical examination, nerve conduction study, complete metabolic profile, vitamin B12 levels, thyroid function test are needed at this point
Please be advised to follow up with your primary care provider for detailed evaluation.
Management includes the use of medications like Gabapentin to control nerve pain and treatment of underlying condition like diabetes.
You can apply Capsaicin cream to the affected areas to reduce pain.
Hope this answers your question. Please let me know if you need further clarification.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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