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What Does Numbness In The Left Hand Indicate?

My daughter travelled to Japan yesterday and today. After departing the plan, she realized her left hand was number. She can barely move it and it s been several hours since she land3d and it s still dead. We are both concerned. She slept for nine hours after travelling from NY to China.hardis
Thu, 22 Mar 2018
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Hello,

Your daughter seems to be suffering from nerve injury apparently caused by a pinched nerve. A pinched nerve occurs when there is compression (pressure) on a nerve. The pressure could be due to holding the body in one position for long periods, such as keeping elbows bent while sleeping.

So, I advise you to take her to a doctor for proper clinical examination and treatment which may include physiotherapy and certain medications like gabapentin or pregabalin.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
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What Does Numbness In The Left Hand Indicate?

Hello, Your daughter seems to be suffering from nerve injury apparently caused by a pinched nerve. A pinched nerve occurs when there is compression (pressure) on a nerve. The pressure could be due to holding the body in one position for long periods, such as keeping elbows bent while sleeping. So, I advise you to take her to a doctor for proper clinical examination and treatment which may include physiotherapy and certain medications like gabapentin or pregabalin. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali