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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
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