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What Causes Cold Sensations In The Hand And Feet After A Neck Surgery?
Hi my mom just had surgery on her neck, to relieve pinch nerves. The reason for surgery was she was having trouble holding things. In other words she had no strength to hold objects. She now is experiencing cold hands and feet. She wears gloves and double socks to keep them warm but this does not work. Is it possible that she is low in Iron or is there any other possibilities that there is something else seriously wrong with her? She is 80 years old. Please help....
Mon, 19 Jun 2017
Hello,
Cold sensation of hands and feet is a nerve function and it is normal that in postoperative period patient might have these signs, but over the months most of these will go away. I think it may take until 1 year to recover. If after 1 year your mother still has those sensations then it will be permanent.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Valbona Selmani
Cold sensation of hands and feet is a nerve function and it is normal that in postoperative period patient might have these signs, but over the months most of these will go away. I think it may take until 1 year to recover. If after 1 year your mother still has those sensations then it will be permanent.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Valbona Selmani
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