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What Causes Persistent Numbness In Hands In An Elderly Person?
Question: Hi Doctor,
My father-in-law is having numbness below his left shoulder since few days. If that part is left without shaking for sometime he cannot sense his hand. This is happening for every 3 to 4 days. Once numbness is felt and he shakes his hand he feels fine then.
What is the reason for this?
My father-in-law is having numbness below his left shoulder since few days. If that part is left without shaking for sometime he cannot sense his hand. This is happening for every 3 to 4 days. Once numbness is felt and he shakes his hand he feels fine then.
What is the reason for this?
Brief Answer:
Get investigated as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Numbness in hands may be due to cervical radiculopathy at this age.
Is there any neck pain?
Any weakness, urinary complains?
Any headache, vomiting, fever, loss of consciousness, gait abnormalities?
He may require imaging of cervical region if clinical examination is abnormal.
Get examined by a neurologist for further investigation.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Get investigated as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Numbness in hands may be due to cervical radiculopathy at this age.
Is there any neck pain?
Any weakness, urinary complains?
Any headache, vomiting, fever, loss of consciousness, gait abnormalities?
He may require imaging of cervical region if clinical examination is abnormal.
Get examined by a neurologist for further investigation.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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