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What Causes Left Sided Numbness And Tingling Sensation?

Posted on Wed, 19 Apr 2017

Question: Left side numbness and tingling sensation, mostly in left hand.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get investigated as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
The tingling in left hand can be due to carpal tunnel syndrome caused by compression of median nerves.
Diabetes, hypothyroidism and joint disease predispose to this condition.
Another possibility may be diabetic neuropathy.
Get a nerve conduction study to get the right diagnosis.
Control blood sugar, thyroid levels.
Pain killers can be taken for relief.
Pain modulator drugs like pregabalin or amitriptyline or gabapentin can be used to.
Steroid injection in wrist joint and surgery are other options.
Get back with report.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (3 hours later)

Thanks for the answer Doctor.

Could you please let me know, to know exact problem what exactly tests we need to perform ?

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get investigated as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
As mentioned earlier, the problem seems to be compression of median nerve at wrist leading to tingling in hand.
Nerve conduction study is required for diagnosis.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (5 hours later)

ah ok, this name of the test, ok thanks. i will get it done and get back to you.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get back with report

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The test is called nerve conduction testing or EMG testing.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj