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∙ 12y agoThis can be caused by Carpel tunnel pressure Iin the wrist) on the nerves if the numbness is on the thumb side of the hand. or by compression of the ulna nerve (in the elbow) it can aso be caused in the neck and shoulder. Whatever the case you should get it checked out and remedied if possible because these conditions can lead to permanent muscular and nerve damage.
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∙ 9y agoDiabetes is the most common cause of numbness and tingling in the hands. Other things that can cause this are nerve entrapment syndromes, systemic diseases, and vitamin deficiencies.
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∙ 15y agoyou would need to be more specific. The numbness could be due to the way you are sitting, or it could be due to stenosis in the blood vessels supplying your limbs.
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What does foot numbness mean?
Foot numbness is an abnormal condition in which you feel a loss of sensation in one (unilateral) or both (bilateral) feet, including the toes. Foot numbness is usually due to a lack of blood supply to an area or nerve damage. Foot numbness can result from infection
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numbness and itching in hand arm and leg
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Why your hands will be numb after ironing then wash it with water?
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Numbness on left side of left hand and last two fingers on left hand and left foot?
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Can numb hands be caused by diabetes?
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How do you use numbness in a sentence?
My foot became temporarily numb from sitting on it for too long.
