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Numbness tightness in hands feet head
I am suffering from numbness, tightness in hands and feet since 2 months...on waking up in morning there is same numbess in toes and hands...I'm my head there is same issue...numbess and tightness feeling in face, top of head, jaws tightness...I also suffering anxiety and panic attacks and sit whole day on desk job
.. what could be the cause and how to cure??
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Since you mentioned anxiety and panic attacks. This muscle tightness can be a sign of anxiety. Anxiety doesn't just shows up as mental anxiety (overthinking, worrying, fearfulness), it is also very much physical (muscle tightness, hand tremors or trembling hands, increased heart rate or palpitations, heaviness of head, knotted feeling in abdomen, whole body shivers, chest pain, abdominal pain). A proper mental health evaluation can be the way to go along with some blood tests. I provide online consultation and therapy support you can contact me directly on seven eight seven seven six three nine six eight two for detailed evaluation and management plan for you (medication or therapy whatever seems best after evaluation). Or you can contact me directly through practo.
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The combination of numbness and tightness in hands, feet, face, jaw, and head â especially in someone with anxiety and panic attacks doing a desk job â is very commonly caused by hyperventilation during anxiety episodes, which changes the CO2 balance in the blood and causes exactly this kind of widespread tingling and tightness. Prolonged sitting with poor posture can also compress nerves in the neck, contributing to hand and head symptoms. Vitamin B12 deficiency is also worth ruling out.
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Please consult me directly on Practo for a detailed evaluation â I can help identify whether this is anxiety-related, nutritional, or nerve-related, and guide the right treatment.
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Hi, 😊
It is often due to anxiety, muscle tension from poor posture, or sometimes vitamin deficiencies.
A proper evaluation with basic tests is necessary.
Feel free to consult for further guidance.👍
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Arthritic pain i guess..rh factor bld culture pcr any arteritis issues diabetes ...any musular dystrophy
Kindly take diclo gel..hot fomentation physiotherapy..t neurobion forte od for 2 weeks..
Do yoga and meditation stress release..keep on doing exercises..take calcium tablets..any skin issues you are dealing with..then kindly consult a doctor nearby..
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I would recommend you to go for few investigations-
CBC
HbA1c/Fasting glucose
Vitamin B12Vitamin DTSH, FT4
Serum calcium and magnesium
If you have any blood reports, do consult a MD MEDICINE doctor.
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