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What Does Weakness In The Left Hand Indicate?
I lost strength in my left hand a few days ago, cannot grip or snap fingers. A hand X-ray showed it was not the hand. Today the whole lef arm is slightly numb. I do not have diabetes or other diseases. I am meeting with a neurologist but not till next week. I’m concerned
Fri, 30 Mar 2018
Hello,
How old are you? Since when are you suffering from above problem? Are you smoker or alcoholic?
The possible causes are:
1. Saturday night palsy
2. Cervical Spondylosis with compressive neuropathy
3. Diabetes or amyloidosis induced neuropathy
4. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
5. Hypothyroidism or Reynaud disease
6. Cardiac problem et cetera
Unless examination is done, it is difficult to say what it is. Please consult your neurophysician/physician, they will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
How old are you? Since when are you suffering from above problem? Are you smoker or alcoholic?
The possible causes are:
1. Saturday night palsy
2. Cervical Spondylosis with compressive neuropathy
3. Diabetes or amyloidosis induced neuropathy
4. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
5. Hypothyroidism or Reynaud disease
6. Cardiac problem et cetera
Unless examination is done, it is difficult to say what it is. Please consult your neurophysician/physician, they will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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