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What Causes Numbness In Face, Arm, Hips And Back?
My wife has had numbness going down the left hand side of her bossy for the past few days This includes her face and arm this has now started to travel to the opposite side and down To her hips and back. When we took her to the hospital they diagnosed an ear infection But never explained why she would have been getting the numbness and her antibiotics Haven t been working
Thu, 16 Apr 2020
Hello,
Since she has been diagnosed with ear infection, she should continue to take the medications prescribed to her. Since your wife is developing numbness in the different areas of the body, you are suggested to get her clinically examined by a neurologist.
It looks like developing neuropathy. It can be peripheral neuropathy. If diabetic control her blood glucose levels at all cost to prevent worsening of the symptoms. She should get Nerve conduction tests, nerve biopsy, blood tests & imaging tests (CT / MRI) done at the earliest.
Her treatment will depend on the pathology detected and her clinical condition. In the meantime, she can take vitamin B6, B12, vitamin E rich food or supplements.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
Since she has been diagnosed with ear infection, she should continue to take the medications prescribed to her. Since your wife is developing numbness in the different areas of the body, you are suggested to get her clinically examined by a neurologist.
It looks like developing neuropathy. It can be peripheral neuropathy. If diabetic control her blood glucose levels at all cost to prevent worsening of the symptoms. She should get Nerve conduction tests, nerve biopsy, blood tests & imaging tests (CT / MRI) done at the earliest.
Her treatment will depend on the pathology detected and her clinical condition. In the meantime, she can take vitamin B6, B12, vitamin E rich food or supplements.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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