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My mother is 55 years old. She is very active lady. But every night on retiring she always complains of this numbness of hands and feet. I feel so sad because it is very troubling her. What exactly causes this numbness of hands and feet? Do I do any investigations for her?

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is she a diabetic, please get MRI and meet neurologist. ...  Read More

I have some numbness in feet from 10 days. Can you please tell why the numbness is caused and how it id cured. Some times like electric shock the feet

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Causes of numbness are only a handful including 1. Vit B12 deficiency Or 2. a disc bulge in the lower spine Or 3. diabetic neuropathy Or 4. Peripheral neuropathy So I would suggest to consult a nearb ...  Read More

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Hi doctor From last 2-3 weeks I am feeling numbness in my feet. From last 2 days I have observed that the numbness has increased and I can feel it in my lower part of leg as well along with feet. Is it something to worry about? What could be the cause and what should be my next step?

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I gone through what you mentioned but still many questions remain pending which needs clarification to reach some diagnosis and proper treatment. Would be great if you book a video consultation and we ...  Read More

I am having frequent numbness under my feet and on my hands.What may be the cause?.I am having migraine also

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

Good noon sir/ madam, my daughter is 23 months old when sitting on floor and getting up causing numbness she is complaining and crying both feet ( also she sits mostly w shape ) we always insist her to sit properly

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Greetings it's normal due to compression ...  Read More

What is the cause for numbness in my feet and hands ,i had taken covid vaccine before 5 days ,is there any symptoms of diabiaties

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Yep diabetes can cause numbness. It requires detailed history though. ...  Read More

Sir/Ma'am during my pregnancy i felt feet numbness. After 6 months of delivery feel again numbness and sometimes feet pain. I have cervical spondylitis. What is the reason of feet numbness? Attaching my mri report of last year.

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When was last your thyroid profile done ...  Read More

I have slight numbness in feet since a year in between the thumb and the index finger. Is the problem serious.

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Hello possible causes:- Trauma Diabetes Nerve injury Neuropraxia Deep vein thrombosis Flat foot should be ruled out consult physician and orthopedician for further evaluation and treatment I hope thi ...  Read More

My feet are numb since two days. It all started after skiing. Because of this I can’t walk staringht too.

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HELLO, WITHIN 4-5 DAYS U R ALL RIGHT. OK. ...  Read More

For more than a week experiencing numbness in both feet. Not irritating but is persistent.not a diabetic.

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Is the numbness ascending up? Is it the same since the past one week? Are you a vegetarian? ...  Read More

My feet feel numb all the time. I talked to my local doctor and they said that it's because of my diabetes. But the cures that they suggested weren't as effective. I want a fool-proof cure for this problem. Whenever I lie down or stop my movements, I feel like my legs have been cut off, that's how numb and swollen they are. And when I move, my feet

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Diabetes can cause peripheral neuropathy which is irreversible damage of neurons . You need to control your glucose levels ...  Read More

Xray done, numbness in neck and on one side of hand, what could be the cause? Told to do physio for 10 days

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Cervical radiculopathy ...  Read More

Feeling weakness fatigue sometimes and numbness in hands and feet. Having some digestive issues like after eating heavy meals. Gets all reports done pls check once Cbc normal lipid profile normal HBA1C 5.4 AVERAGE BLOOD SUGAR 108.28 FASTING 94.4 VITAMIN B12- 317

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Need further evaluation. Get an ultrasound abdomen done to check on fatty liver status . Avoid fried food and take b12 ...  Read More

I delivered a baby 9 months back I have symptoms like numbness in hands or feet almost every night i suddenly wake up realising that either of my hands or feet is numb so i try to move forcefully after few minutes it gets better nd i sleep Can anyone help

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Numbness in hands or feet can be due to postural changes, peripheral nerve compression, hormonal changes during pregnancy, vitamin deficiency such as vit B12, vit D. In such case clinical evaluation a ...  Read More

I have numbness in the right leg thumb finger for the past three weeks. No pain or tingling. What is the cause and how to cure?

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It might be due to nerve compression in lumbar spine region ...  Read More

I feel extreme dryness and burning sensation in my feet while laying down. My toes go numb most of the time and I feel extreme pain sometimes in my feet. It also feels like drying up from inside.

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Looking like neuropathy, may be because of vit b12/folic acid def or diabetes or any other neurologic condition. Show up to some doctor , needs evaluation ...  Read More

I had throat infection a year ago and I took lot of antibiotics and then suddenly I got intense pain all over body which went after few days. I went to doctor and he said it is gout I started alpurinol 100mg it started causing me heart beat chills and I went back to doctor and he asked to stop alpurinol ur uric acid is nrml. Now from a month I have

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Assessment of vitamin d3 b12 t3t4tsh mg advisable. Till than Osto polybion sur 10 ml after dinner for 4 weeks. ...  Read More

Iam feeling severe cramps from my left buttocks to leg and feeling numbness in feet. From past two weeks iam suffering from this issue, I have done some excercise for statica nerve pain and after that reduced little bit pin

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Continue exercise Cap nervigen p at night Powergesic gel application ...  Read More

After having tryptomer 10mg for 5 days my hands and legs are feeling numb. but its happening after 5 days only. is it common to have that?

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Not common ...  Read More

I an 32 yrs old, I am feeling numbness in my legs and sometimes in my hand since a week and heaviness in breathing , feels like something heavy has been put inside and it aches sometimes.

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You need a consult ...  Read More

My feet startet having burning sensation few days ago. The TB doc told me to stop one med. It still burns a lot. I can't sleep at night because of it. Ive taken Vitamin b12 meds and had gebapentin they don't work. I don't know what to do. I did sugar test it came negative I don't have diabetes

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How long has it been since you stopped one of the TB medicines? Are you taking the pyridoxine supplements along with the medicines? Also need more details about the exact site of burning sensation, p ...  Read More

Hello doc, I had numbness in hands and feet so went to doctor he has given b12 injection and multivitamin tablets but after few days my numbness and sleeplessness whole night and nightmares and cannot able to sleep in day also and it still persists since 2 days and palms getting sweaty. Taking grozeta gold multivitamin multi mineral lycopene tab.

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These abnormal sensation called paresthesia. If you are a vegetarian then chances will be high, these symptoms could be due to Vitamin B12 deficiency. Before jumping to treatment I want to know foll ...  Read More

My mother aged 50 has swelling in lateral side of both ankles and toes(all fingers) of both feet and fingers of both hands but higher in left side since July 2024.medial side and other parts of both feet are totally normal. When we press swelling of ankle there is almost immediate bounce back and no much indentation. Kft lft cbc tests are normal .

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This is dependent oedema . She need stocking and also raise feet while sitting. Also make her walk ...  Read More

Numbness in the whole body in the early morning and numbness only in hands and feet in whole day Sometimes the headache also gets relief after taking ergotamine and also aceclofenac tablets

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, I want to address your symptoms of numbness and headache seriously. Here are a few points to consider: Numbness Evaluation: Numbness in the entire body, especially in the morning, can have various ...  Read More

Numbness in left hand and left feet comes and goes for sometime also wired sensations on tongue which comes and goes my weight is about 145 kgs I did all the blood tests cholesterol level in normal range , thyroid in normal range & hb1ac also in normal limit please let me know the problem and I also have some lightheadedness throught the day

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Connect ...  Read More

Dear sir/ mam I have been suffering from numbness and tingling in my feet from 3 to 4 days from morning to whole night please suggest a solution.

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I’m sorry to hear you’re experiencing this discomfort. Numbness and tingling in the feet can be caused by various factors, including nerve damage, diabetes, vitamin deficiencies, or even prolonged pre ...  Read More

Tingling , numbness in my left toe, later swelling and pain, with medication improved. Uric acid is under control , not diabetic, no varicose. Still swelling and pain around the left ankle . Taking gabapentin NT 100, bruffen for pain.

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Please get your Lipid profile, Coagulation profile and D diamer level done. You may also need Doppler studies for the left leg. Consult with a General Physician with the report. ...  Read More

Numbness in my upper part of right feet from last two to three days, is this medical emergency or normal thing

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Better to consult once physically ...  Read More

Hi doctor, I'm feeling my hands, forearm numb and i have to take breathing with force, continuously. What could be the cause of it?

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Kindly take vitamin b12 supplement ...  Read More

Why do I feel numbness in my hands? Also, after travelling my head moves back and forth, what could be the cause of it?

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According to your query and sign and know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above . Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it ...  Read More

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