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Numbness in the hand
Numbness in the hand, when left in the same position for 1-2 minutes.
While working, if the palm or wrist is left in the same postion for a period of time then unusual numbness in the hand.
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Hello, as you said there is only numbness that means it is due to having bad posture and may be vit B12 deficiency..
When you left your hand in same position without any movement then it will cause pressure on nerve results in entrapment or compression.
If there is pain and needle sensation with numbness then you may have carpel tunnel syndrome or neck related issues.
Next Steps
- Maintain a good body posture.
- Do simple hand movements in between.
- Do stretching of arm,foream, wrist and fingers.
- Simple ROM exe of shoulder and hand.
- Neck isometrics.
- Strengthening exercise of arm and forearm.
- Take a simple walk in between your work.
- Take vitB12 supplement.
- Healthy good vitamins and protein rich diet.
- Check for any radiculopathy or any other syndrome.
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- Don’t allow your arm to stay in one position for so long.
- Do not over stretch.
- Consult a good physiotherapist or else you can consult me for further details.
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This is carpal tunnel syndrome secondary to overuse of the same in wrist flexion posture. For domestic activities related to non dominant hand, plus mobile holding for prolonged duration.
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reducing the activities plus appropriate stretching exercises
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we can do a teleconsultation if you want
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Numbness in Hand is Majorly Due to Two Reasons Either Due to Cervical Problem or Frozen Shoulder.
You Have to Check For it, Or There May Be Both the Problems Together.
I am Sending Video Links For Both the Problems as Explaining Them in Exact Terms in Writing May Lead to Confusion or Wrong Treatment.
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https://youtu.be/yhdwzkhoxzu
Neck Exercises for Cervical Problem.
https://youtu.be/z_mq7fqorru
Shoulder Exercises for Frozen Shoulder.
Do These Exercises Twice Daily for 3 Days Then Tell Me Your Condition.
Use Hot Fomentation Twice Daily Before Exercises.
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Dear,
First control your thyroid , you have only numbness in hand or above , do you have both hand or single hand.may it Nerve problem.
Are you job holder
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forearm stretching
wrist movements
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consult physiotherapist or neurologist ,
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Do you have numbness in one hand or both? How long do you have this problem? Whether the numbness is from shoulder to fingers?
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You should check for B complex deficiency.
You should do neck stretching and strengthening exercises.
You should do stretching and strengthening exercises for your hand with proper guidance.
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You need to consult a Physiotherapist or Orthopaedist for further evaluation and treatment either in person or through video call.
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Consultant Physiotherapist dear for proper diagnosis n treatment
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avoid heavy lifting and do exercise of hand stretching exs...
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You might have deficiency of vit b12
Also correct your posture. Do a little exercise in the morning.
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eat well. stretching exercises of hands will be a good option
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drink a lot of water, add milk,almonds to diet
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Visit physiotherapy centre for proper diagnosis and treatment
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you can visit ADMIRE physiotherapy laser CLINIC in noida
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Dr. Afreen Tanvir Khalfe (PT)
Physiotherapist
12 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
hello
ur sypmtoms are suggestive of carpal tunnel syndrome
avoid the positions in which ur wrist is being kept in flexed / bend position for long time
u can visit neary physiotherapist for ultrasound / tens therapy for local application followed by strengthening / stretching exs
if the numbness in the hand increases then surgical option is best which is to release the entraped median nerve
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Ms. Rakhi Mutha (PT)
Physiotherapist
21 yrs exp
Pune
Hi ..
This seems to be carpal tunnel syndrome .. Do few gentle wrist n finger ex's..
Hot fomentation
Avoid position which give u numbness like sustained gripping,holding objects tightly, forceful gripping etc
Next Steps
pls check ur B12 n vit D levels also..
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It would be better if u learn specific ex's program over online consultation on practo or meet a physiotherapist.
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Dr. Jacob Roshan Mathew (PT)
Physiotherapist
19 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hypothyroidism can cause numbness due to neuropathy. This can happen when too little of thyroid hormones. Please check this, if low with a general practitioner online.
Also, when having your wrist lightly bend if the numbenss comes on try to use a pillow or towel to keep the wrist straight. Do you have pins and needles or numbness in the night?
If you are kneading dough and there are symptoms after then it could be issues with carpal tunnel. This might in some cases if vad requure a splint.
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neck retraction exercises 10-15 reps
wrist extension and flexion holds 10 sec hold, 10 reps
pectoral door way stretch 5 reps
2 times per day
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you could do an online consultation.
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Ms. Komal Jagtap Gaonkar (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
There can be different reasons. Need proper diagnosis and assessment done for the same.
It can be due to nerve compression. Applying hot water bag three times a day 10 min-15min.
Use pain'relieving gel or diclofenac gel or volini gel.
Start doing exercises like shoulder strengthening exercises.
Neck isometric exercises.
Shoulder stretching.
Wrist strengthening exercises.
Next Steps
avoid long sitting.
take a break inbetween your work.
check with your sleeping pattern as well.
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for further information please do video consultation with physiotherapist on practo app
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