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Suggest Treatment For Numbness In The Fingers, Weakness In The Legs And Vomiting For A Few Weeks

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Posted on Thu, 16 Dec 2021
Question: My 31 year old son was sick, throwing up a few weeks ago, and since then his legs have weakened and he said they feel like "noodles". He has also noticed numbness in his fingers. Was wondering what this could possibly be.
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Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Get examined by a neurologist

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Possibility of neuropathy or gullian barre syndrome should be entertained.
Nerve conduction study should be done.
Examination by a neurologist should be done.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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Suggest Treatment For Numbness In The Fingers, Weakness In The Legs And Vomiting For A Few Weeks

Brief Answer: Get examined by a neurologist Detailed Answer: Hello, Possibility of neuropathy or gullian barre syndrome should be entertained. Nerve conduction study should be done. Examination by a neurologist should be done. Regards Dr N Kumar Neurologist