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What Causes Swollen Left Hand, Pain And Weakness In Limbs And Joints?

Posted on Fri, 10 Jun 2016

Question: swollen left hand. ca;t close fingers, wrist sore skin peeling for 45 days. 20 days ago trigger finger on right hand locked curved. Also hav cramping in arch of right foot, above knee and in thighs. weekness in climbing stairs increasing daily.
Have type 2 diabetis but also maybe hand caused by carpol tunnell. who or what type of Dr. ( specialist) to see?

Answered by Dr. Albana Sejdini (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Neurologist and dermatologist first....

Detailed Answer:
Hi my dear,

I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concern.

Pain and weaknes you are having with your limbs and joints are suggestive of neuropathy possibly due to diabetes. Further consultation with neurologist is recommended.

With regards to sore and peeling skin, that is a very common problem with diabetics. Dermatologist to consult for further evaluation and treatment.

Try to keep blood sugar under control and take multivitamin supplements containing magnesium.

Hope it answered to your questions.
Dr.Albana

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar