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What Causes Persistent Loss Of Sensitivity In Legs And Hands?
Question: I am feeling senseless of my legs, if i used to seat for long time with cross leg. it is happening since 7/8 years. 6 month back, one night suddenly i get up from my sleep in midnight and found that my right hand was completely senseless...after 5/6 minutes it again start working normally. the same thing happening again on yesterday night.
from last 2/3 years, i found my hands lost the strength too.
for what reason it is happening ? is it indicating something serious illness ?
from last 2/3 years, i found my hands lost the strength too.
for what reason it is happening ? is it indicating something serious illness ?
Brief Answer:
Possibility of nerve compression
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Compression of nerve for long duration like sitting cross leg or sleeping on hand may lead to such weakness which is usually transient and recovers on its own.
Is there any prolonged weakness or sensory loss, headache, loss of consciousness, seizures?
For releif you can take vitamin B 12 supplementation.
Avoid compression.
Get nerve conduction studies if symptoms recurrent and progressive.
Visit to a neurologist may help with detailed examination too.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Possibility of nerve compression
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Compression of nerve for long duration like sitting cross leg or sleeping on hand may lead to such weakness which is usually transient and recovers on its own.
Is there any prolonged weakness or sensory loss, headache, loss of consciousness, seizures?
For releif you can take vitamin B 12 supplementation.
Avoid compression.
Get nerve conduction studies if symptoms recurrent and progressive.
Visit to a neurologist may help with detailed examination too.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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