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What Causes Numbness Of Hands?
Question: My husbands hands fall asleep,feel numb too What can we do . Usually wearing hand braces at night help, but not now. Does work in construction using machines which has aggravated them.
Brief Answer:
There is possibility of hand-arm vibration syndrom
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
There is possibility of hand-arm vibration syndrome due to vibration of heavy machine.
For this occupational disease best treatment is to shift from occupation.
To reduce symptoms you can take neurotropic and if required pentoxyphylline consulting your doctor.
Another possibility of spinal nerve compression.
Due to compression of this nerve root there is tingling numbness in your hand.
I will advise you to MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, you can consult physiotherapist for help.
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.
There is possibility of hand-arm vibration syndrom
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
There is possibility of hand-arm vibration syndrome due to vibration of heavy machine.
For this occupational disease best treatment is to shift from occupation.
To reduce symptoms you can take neurotropic and if required pentoxyphylline consulting your doctor.
Another possibility of spinal nerve compression.
Due to compression of this nerve root there is tingling numbness in your hand.
I will advise you to MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, you can consult physiotherapist for help.
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.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
the hands falling asleep has ocurred without using the machines, the machine work happened only due to the current job that he is on. To say change occupations is not helpful frankly. Am looking to alleviate symptoms for the weekend if possible. Cold packs,heat?any suggestions. Not working this weekend
Brief Answer:
Explained below
Detailed Answer:
Hello again
Hot fomentation will help.
You can take physiotherapy like TENS and USG.
Hand strengthening exercises will help.Do finger stretching ,close and open fist against resistance, wrist rotation.
Take neurotropic like pregabalin with methylcobalamin consulting your doctor.
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.
Explained below
Detailed Answer:
Hello again
Hot fomentation will help.
You can take physiotherapy like TENS and USG.
Hand strengthening exercises will help.Do finger stretching ,close and open fist against resistance, wrist rotation.
Take neurotropic like pregabalin with methylcobalamin consulting your doctor.
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.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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