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Why Am I Experiencing Numbness In My Left Hand And Fingers Along With My Feet?
Question: i am experiencing numbness in my left hand and fingers. i have had numbness in my feet for some time but never in my hands. It came on suddenly today, three times and even my lower arm feels numb.
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The numbness has finally subsided but I am afraid it will come again. Should I go to the emergency if it does?
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The numbness has finally subsided but I am afraid it will come again. Should I go to the emergency if it does?
Brief Answer:
You should go to the ER to exclude cardiac problems.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Numbness in the left hand is usually caused by a pinched nerve in the arm,so it is a nerve conduction dysfunction.
But sometimes numbness,in left hand can indicate heart problems.
So,to exclude this type of origin of the numbness I suggest you to go to the emergency room and get a check up done.
Some examinations that I suggest are:
-physical examination
-an electrocardiogram
-a complete blood count
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
You should go to the ER to exclude cardiac problems.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Numbness in the left hand is usually caused by a pinched nerve in the arm,so it is a nerve conduction dysfunction.
But sometimes numbness,in left hand can indicate heart problems.
So,to exclude this type of origin of the numbness I suggest you to go to the emergency room and get a check up done.
Some examinations that I suggest are:
-physical examination
-an electrocardiogram
-a complete blood count
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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