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What Causes Numbness And Loss Of Muscle Strength In The Hands?
Question: my fingers always feel slightly numb and sometimes my palms feel itchy, and reddish color. i have noticed
that i drop alot out of my hands and also some times my fingers have trouble picking small items up.
I have fallen a few weeks ago of my step stool but was not hurt. i also have been going to a chiropractor
for a week. we talked about my hands and he said that the blood was not circulating in my hands.they do
not feel any better. can you give me a answer, I am 79 years old and have no ills other than what i have said.
that i drop alot out of my hands and also some times my fingers have trouble picking small items up.
I have fallen a few weeks ago of my step stool but was not hurt. i also have been going to a chiropractor
for a week. we talked about my hands and he said that the blood was not circulating in my hands.they do
not feel any better. can you give me a answer, I am 79 years old and have no ills other than what i have said.
Brief Answer:
Can be a nerve root compression.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Numbness and loss of muscle strength in the hands can be due to a nerve root compression at the level of cervical spine due to a bulging disc or due to decreased blood circulation. This needs a direct examination and few investigations under the guidance of a neurologist to find the exact cause.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be a nerve root compression.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Numbness and loss of muscle strength in the hands can be due to a nerve root compression at the level of cervical spine due to a bulging disc or due to decreased blood circulation. This needs a direct examination and few investigations under the guidance of a neurologist to find the exact cause.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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