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I have a sedentary job (WFH), and has been secluded at home for more months due to lockdown. I am experiencing numbness in finger tips of both hands and dorsal surface of foot since since 1 month . No pain anywhere. Sometimes legs feel discordinated while walking after sitting for long. I am a non vegetarian and eat a staple diet. History of lumbar

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Regular workouts and exercises. Meditation and yoga. More veggies in diet and fresh fruits. Thanks ...  Read More

25 yr/F, severe pain in legs, hip joint on walking even 500 meters, headache, small swellings tender on touch on scalp, numb hands and legs, tingling of right hand fore finger involuntary RECENT BL. REPORT iron 54.8 ug/dl vit. d total 7 ng/ml hb 11.6 alkaline phosphatase 114 u/l basophil 0.01

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Hi i need to know if kidney stones has a relationship to numbness of hands while sleeping

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No relation.the numbness usually in sleep maybe due to pressure on a blood vessel or a nerve ...  Read More

I am having numbness in all four extremities and it is more prominent with sitting, standing or while prolonged driving more than 15 mins. There is excess weight of 12 kgs based on BMI index, but do not think that will be the only cause. Checked vitamin D level recently and it came out as 25.6. Is this ok?

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It's about to be less... And Check for Vit B12 level also as well as Thyroid. Then can correlate with your problem. Regards ...  Read More

My hands are getting numb during sleep, especially when I sleep on that particular hand. Is is a matter of concern?

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No it is not Because of your wrong posture some nerve must be getting compressed ...  Read More

While sleeping afternoon my hand are pain like numbness. This is happening only afternoon sleeping not night. What is the problem?

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Look for compression of arm . if it is than avoid this. ...  Read More

I am a 43 year old lady. Since the last one year, on and off, I have been having numbness in my left leg while I am sleeping. Earlier it wasn't that often but now it happens every single night and it then disturbs my sleep. What could be the cause of this numbness?

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hi..Numbness is most often caused by damage, irritation or compression of nerves. A single nerve branch, or several nerves,Certain diseases, such as diabetes, which can damage the longest, most sensit ...  Read More

If I sleep in the bed my body gets totally numb and because of that I'm sleeping on the floor and even if use a soft pillow my head gets numb, is there any cure for this?

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Get your blood checked for Cbc TSH and followup with reports ...  Read More

Hi my hand is getting numb everytime I sleep from last 1year, my chest hurts also hurts. Please help!

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Yoga and meditation should help ...  Read More

I've been waking up with numb/sleeping wrists and/or hands for some time. Which doctor should I consult and what is this a symptom of?

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• Contrast bath---It is a form of treatment where a limb or the entire body is immersed in warm water followed by the immediate immersion of the limb or body in ice water. This procedure is repeated ...  Read More

During sleep I feel numbness in head once i wake up and scratchy head it feels numb, settles in few seconds. Happens ocassionaly

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

From last few days I am feeling numbness in my left leg mainly while sleeping what can be the reason??

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Lack of blood circulation, but its normal. Any part which don't move or under pressure feek num Tab duloxatine one at nightfor2 months. Results r minimal. . ...  Read More

Whenever I sleep my hands feel numb and tingling. Also, a burning sensation in the chest. Sometimes the shortness of breathing as well. Also sometimes numbness in the jaw and left side skull. When I sit straight I feel like burps are coming. Is this a sign of heart blockages? Or gas issue? But on a daily basis I can run and walk easily with no iss

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Mostly non-cardiac Get done ecg atleast with screening 2d-echo ...  Read More

Hello doctor, recently I have experienced hand numb, tingling and confusion for a few seconds while night sleeping suddenly woke me up which recovered after few seconds on its own which is the first time this occured and after few weeks I have experienced the same.behavior with other hand and without confusion. In few blogs it was mentioned that th

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Carpal tunnel syndrome. ...  Read More

Hello sir/madam, Recently in the middle of the night suddenly I experienced left hand numb and a bit of confusion for a few seconds and it was normal after that and post nearly after 2 weeks I experienced right hand numb and without any confusion. I saw a few blogs saying it might be TIA / mini stroke. Can u please tell me if it is normal and not r

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People occasionally develop numbness/tingling sensation in their limbs because of the pressure while sleeping, sitting crosslegged on the floor, squatting etc. This stays for a while and improves once ...  Read More

From last 3-4 months I am facing numbness tingling sensation pain in finger joints and foot soles sometimes What to do

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Kindly consult a neurologist for further investigations and treatment plan. ...  Read More

Tingling /numbness / reduced sensation in scalp from last two weeks Prolonged tingling in lower extremities from past year But has worsened with time and now soles pain I think i Have plantar fasciatis but not sure I am a pharma professional working 80%of times in sedentary position

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Kindly consult for discussion ...  Read More

Hi Doctor Every night when i sleep My right arms get numb always during sleep What could be the problem and how to get over from this Pls suggest

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Patient's detailed medical history is required. It is recommended to consult a doctor professional through the Practo app or visit a local medical facility for a thorough evaluation. Please keep in mi ...  Read More

I am having dizziness and light headness since 5-6 days and ear discomfort along with cold extremities and cold .I checked my bp which is 134/94 what is the probable cause of this

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According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment of infection and Inflammation that you have mentioned. Please take consultation for be ...  Read More

Little finger and ring finger portion till half of the forearm is getting numb and heavy while sleeping. In the day time legs also get tingling sensation and then slowly become difficult to move and it happens multiple times(no matter how I sit, it happens in every position) What could be the reason and treatment. A doctor prescribed zinc and magn

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If it starts tingling even with minor compressions, it might be due to a genetic issue. You need to see a neurologist in person, to examine you in detail and manage accordingly ...  Read More

I wake up with Numb hands or feet. Aisa kyu but same is not the case if I sleep in afternoon or I wake up in midnight.

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This is not actually serious problem Nothing to worry There are few problems like carpal tunnel syndrome or neuropathies which can cause numbness due to awkward sleep positions ...  Read More

Hi, my fingers get stiff during sleep for the last one month (not specifically in the morning). It can even be during the afternoon sleep but, it gets normal immediately after the first fold or movement,i.e within a minute. Slight Pain occurs only on the first move but am normal after that. What's the reason.

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Please do S. Uric acid, s. TSH, S. Vitamin B12 test. ...  Read More

I am experiencing too much cold extremities right from thighs and buttocks to the tip of feet, from shoulder to complete hands, ears, nose also. Severe dizziness is also there with these symptoms. Also i feel zero stamina. Can't walk without dizziness. Also feel very very tired. Just now i have diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 2. I have been a

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Do q complete body check up and get yourself evaluated for best advice.. You can also consult an ayurveda expert for best advice ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, Today suddenly I woke up after experiencing acute numbness in left hand (from wrist, plam and fingers) and also kind of discomfort all over the hand and till the left side of the head. Is there anything to be worried because it happened while I was sleeping and made me to wake up. Thanks, AA

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There is nothing to worry if it has happened only due to sleep.. sometimes in sleep , nerves compression occurs unknowingly,.. it gets resolved soon after u change position.. if it remains for long or ...  Read More

After two days of taking vaccine, I m having tingling in hand and feet after few hours of sleeping .In night ,it's much prominent and as a result I wake up

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Should consult a Neurologist in person. ...  Read More

I am recently recovering from covid, this is the 21st days since the first symptoms . From last 2,3 days my hand is getting numb and sometimes it pains a little while sleeping in night . This is happening more in left hand but sometimes in right also. I observed that it's happening more when I keep my hand in 90 degree while sleeping. It goes off

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Get a MRI CERVICAL SPINE Done Consult Neurologist ...  Read More

I am experiencing lightness kind of sensations and numbness in my one leg from below calf. Its like 24 hrs sensation and I am not able to ignore it nor i can sleep properly due to that

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You need to get some blood test and need to do regular walks etc. if no improvement consult. ...  Read More

I have thyroid from 4years during my pregnancy..I am not pregnant now..I have ideal weight.my latest report while using 75mcg.. my TSH-0.140,t3-126.67,t4-10.7..due to covid 19 I didn't visit doctor.. so reduced my dose for 7 days I took 50mcg and now taking 35mcg..iam feeling mild throat pain..and numbness in my palm from 2 days.

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This can be discussed thoroughly over chat or call because more details are needed for evaluation.. Did u reduce the dose for urself? Consult me over practo for better evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

About two weeks ago I fell on my right hip and badly bruised it. I went to the doctor yesterday because I had sudden numbness in my hip but they took an x-ray and nothing was broken and I was told it would go away on its own. I went to sleep last night and woke up to my face and right arm being numb as well. It went away in the morning and was fine

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as per your records, you have scoliosis, which might be the cause lower body numbness, but face and arm numbness might be due to nutritional deficiency. To give to any definite ans or guide you furth ...  Read More

I, male,13, have a very bad habit of sleeping on my hands. My mother have always scolded me for this saying I am still in teenage and bones are not being completely formed yet. But why does hands get numb after I wake up after night sleep of 7-8 hrs?

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Your hand gets numb after lying down due to the compression over the hand by your weight applied over it by your head which will compress the vessels and the nerves that lead to reduced blood flow and ...  Read More

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