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What Causes Facial And Hand Numbness?

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Posted on Fri, 1 Aug 2014
Question: Facial and hand numbness
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Indicates possibility of intra cranial nerve invol

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have studied your case.

Facial numbness with hand numbness indicates possibility of intra cranial nerve involvement due to cerebral ischemia. I will advise you to consult your doctor soon and do required investigation like MRI brain and ECG quickly.
High blood pressure may also lead to facial numbness with hand numbness.


Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.



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Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi

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What Causes Facial And Hand Numbness?

Brief Answer: Indicates possibility of intra cranial nerve invol Detailed Answer: Hello, I have studied your case. Facial numbness with hand numbness indicates possibility of intra cranial nerve involvement due to cerebral ischemia. I will advise you to consult your doctor soon and do required investigation like MRI brain and ECG quickly. High blood pressure may also lead to facial numbness with hand numbness. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.