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What Causes Numbness In The Arms At Night?
Question: My arms are falling asleep at night. They are ok during the day .
Brief Answer:
Possibility of carpal tunnel syndrome or cervical radiculopathy
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Numbness of arm at night most commonly occurs due to carpal tunnel syndrome. At this age other possibility may be cervical radiculopathy if there is associated neck pain.
Any history of diabetes or hypothyroidism?
You should get examined by a neurologist and get a nerve conduction study done.
For treatment you need to do physiotherapy for carpal tunnel syndrome.
Pregabalin or amitryptiline or gabapentin can be used for pain and numbness.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Possibility of carpal tunnel syndrome or cervical radiculopathy
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Numbness of arm at night most commonly occurs due to carpal tunnel syndrome. At this age other possibility may be cervical radiculopathy if there is associated neck pain.
Any history of diabetes or hypothyroidism?
You should get examined by a neurologist and get a nerve conduction study done.
For treatment you need to do physiotherapy for carpal tunnel syndrome.
Pregabalin or amitryptiline or gabapentin can be used for pain and numbness.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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