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What Causes Body Weakness And Pain In Hand Post Alcohol Withdrawal?
Question: my dad being alcoholic since last 15-20 years. now has been treated. but he feels too much weakness in his body. continuous pain in one hand.
and also not able to do work which requires strength like lifting some weight.
please help
and also not able to do work which requires strength like lifting some weight.
please help
Brief Answer:
Please get the investigations done
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Weakness and pain can be due to :
1. Neuropathy
2. Vitamin B 12 or vitamin D deficiency
3. Electrolyte disturbances
I will suggest him to consult a neurologist to get properly examined, investigated including Vitamin D, Vitamin B 12 levels, Serum electrolytes including sodium, potassium, calcium and nerve conduction studies, and get further management accordingly.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back with the reports.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist
Please get the investigations done
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Weakness and pain can be due to :
1. Neuropathy
2. Vitamin B 12 or vitamin D deficiency
3. Electrolyte disturbances
I will suggest him to consult a neurologist to get properly examined, investigated including Vitamin D, Vitamin B 12 levels, Serum electrolytes including sodium, potassium, calcium and nerve conduction studies, and get further management accordingly.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back with the reports.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist
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