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What Causes Pins And Needles In The Extremities, Unsteadiness And Slurred Speech?

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Posted on Wed, 24 May 2017
Question: I am experiencing pins and needles in my hands and feet and i am unsteady on my feet
slight slurring of speech,
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Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (24 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Likely to be neuropathy.Nerve conduction studies.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com.
I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist, here to answer your query.

Pins and needles in hands and feet along with steadiness are classical features of 'Neuropathy'.
I would suggest that a 'Nerve conduction studies' should be done and based on that further evaluation should be planned.Low Vitamin B12 is a common cause of neuropathy.
A physical examination by a neurologist will also help.

Hope that helps.I would be glad to have you in follow-up with further queries.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
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What Causes Pins And Needles In The Extremities, Unsteadiness And Slurred Speech?

Brief Answer: Likely to be neuropathy.Nerve conduction studies. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com. I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist, here to answer your query. Pins and needles in hands and feet along with steadiness are classical features of 'Neuropathy'. I would suggest that a 'Nerve conduction studies' should be done and based on that further evaluation should be planned.Low Vitamin B12 is a common cause of neuropathy. A physical examination by a neurologist will also help. Hope that helps.I would be glad to have you in follow-up with further queries. Regards Dr.Ajay Panwar, MD,DM(Neurology)