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What Causes Numbness And Tingling Sensation In The Left Hand?
I have been dealing with a numbness and tingling feeling in my left hand for awhile. Not long ago I have been feeling numbness in my feet. Would like to know what can be done beyond traditional drugs that do more damage than good. My email is YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 19 Dec 2016
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Here cause for tingling and numbness has to be searched for first
Diabetes, nerve entrapment problem, nerve palsy, certain viral infection, vitamin deficiency, thyroid issue, connective tissue problem, Spondylosis etc needs to be ruled out..
According to examination further work up done like by RBS, nerve conduction study, MRI etc...
According to cause further specific treatment given
For ex.in vitamin B12 deficiency treatment done with cyanocobalamin injections
Take care
Consult physician or neurologist for examination
Here cause for tingling and numbness has to be searched for first
Diabetes, nerve entrapment problem, nerve palsy, certain viral infection, vitamin deficiency, thyroid issue, connective tissue problem, Spondylosis etc needs to be ruled out..
According to examination further work up done like by RBS, nerve conduction study, MRI etc...
According to cause further specific treatment given
For ex.in vitamin B12 deficiency treatment done with cyanocobalamin injections
Take care
Consult physician or neurologist for examination
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