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Can numb hands be caused by diabetes?
Yes, hand and foot numbness can be a result of a complication of Diabetes mellitus, specifically neuropathy and arterial insufficiency. There can be other causes of hand numbness, however. Cervical disc disease and impinged nerves may cause hand or arm numbness. Also, scalene hypertrophy, thoracic outlet syndrome, ulnar tunnel syndrome, and carpal tunnel syndrome may cause various areas of the hands to develop numbness. Arterial injury and insufficiency not caused by diabetes mellitus may also cause numbness or paresthesias of the extremities. Autoimmune diseases such as scleroderma, infiltrating diseases such as amyloid and sarcoidosis, as well as tuberculosis can cause nerve injury which may result in altered sensory perception in the extremities. Brain tumors or strokes may also cause this.
The four structures that can cause nerve compression or impingement for thoracic outlet syndrome are?
TVP of C7, Anterior Scalene, Costoclavicular, and Pectoralis Minor.
What is the prognosis for a patient with thoracic outlet syndrome?
Treatment of true neurogenic and arterial thoracic outlet syndromes is usually successful. Treatment of disputed thoracic outlet syndrome is often unsuccessful. This may relate to the uncertainty of the underlying cause of the pain.
The cause of numbness and tingling in the arm and lateral three and one-half digits?
Carpal tunnel syndrome
The cause of numbness and tingling in the arm and lateral three and one-half digits.?
Carpal tunnel syndrome
What is neural compression?
Neural compression syndrome is a medical condition where you have pressure on a single nerve. This will cause pain, numbness, and tingling.
How will associate carpal tunnel syndrome to diabetes mellitus?
carpal tunnel syndrome to diabetes median nerve inflammation cause pain ,numbness,and less working of both hands .electromyography is helpful test for early stage
What could cause pain and pins and needles and numbness in your hands and lower arms?
It could be poor circulation, or even early signs of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Can a cold sore cause facial numbness?
Because the herpes virus affects nerves, and is dormant in nerves, an outbreak of any kind of herpes can cause some numbness and tingling in the area.
Can giving blood cause numbness in fingers?
Yes, giving blood can cause numbness in fingers however, this is not a normal reaction. If you experience numbness in your fingers after giving blood, you should contact your doctor immediately.
Can lipitor cause numbness in feet?
Yes!
Can fibroids cause pelvic pain and leg numbness and anemia?
Yes, heavy bleeding and fibroid pressing on nerves can cause pelvic pain and numbness.
