
What Causes Numbness In Body While On Peritoneal Dialysis For Kidney Failure?

High blood pressure or vitamin deficiency
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Sorry for the delay in my response,
Numbness you have is called Paraesthesia and is the result of nerve conduction defect. The common causes for such numbness could be improper perfusion of the nerve tissue which happens frequently in people with either high blood pressure or low blood pressure. I believe controlling the blood pressure can put an end to the numbness you have.
The other probable cause for the numbness in you could be Vit B12 deficiency. This can be a possible cause in you owing to the chronic pancreatitis wherein the deficiency of such vitamins is expected. You may have to estimate the vit B12 levels to ascertain the same. Vit B 12 is important for the maintaining the health in nerve insulation sheath, defect in it cause numbness.
Both the conditions result in what is called as migratory paraesthesia. Do discuss with your treating doctor and plan on managing the blood pressure and vitB12 deficiency after confirming the same.
Hope, I answered your query.
Wish you good health.
Regards,

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