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Numbness Causes. Numbness is usually caused by damage, irritation or compression of several nerves or a single branch of a nerve, most often situated in the periphery of your body. Diseases affecting the peripheral nerves, such as diabetes, also can cause numbness.Rarely, numbness can be caused by problems in your brain or spinal cord. Fortunately, numbness by itself is only rarely associated with potentially life-threatening disorders, such as strokes or tumors.Your doctor will need detailed information about your symptoms to diagnose the cause of your numbness.ortunately, numbness by itself is only rarely associated with potentially life-threatening disorders, such as strokes or tumors. Your doctor will need detailed information about your symptoms to diagnose the cause of your numbness.
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- Horology. 1  an adjustable device in a clock or a watch for making it go faster or slower. 2  a master clock, usually of great accuracy, against which other clocks are checked.
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Abnormal gait (walking), Loss of balance, Muscle weakness and Numbness or tingling Parkinson disease Parkinson's disease is a disorder of the nervous system causing tremors stiffness and slow movement. Cervical (neck) spinal stenosis Cervical spinal stenosis is a spinal condition causing pain, weakness, or numbness in the arms, legs, or neck. Lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus) Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease marked by swollen painful joints, a rash, swollen lymph nodes, and more.
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Numbness or tingling, Pain or discomfort and Swelling Numbness or tingling, Pain or discomfort and Swelling. WebMD Symptom Checker helps you find the most common medical conditions indicated by the symptoms numbness or tingling, pain or discomfort and swelling including Peripheral neuropathy, Corns and calluses, and Lumbar spinal stenosis.
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Joint pain, Numbness or tingling (Shoulder), Numbness or tingling (Fingers) and Popping or snapping sound from joint Repetitive motion injuries. Repetitive motion injuries can cause numbness, tingling, and weakness in a hand, arm, leg, or foot. Panic attack. When someone has a panic attack, that person feels a sudden, intense fear that can't be controlled. Tendinitis
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Causes of Numbness in Your Hands and Feet 1 c) Traumatic compression of nerves - Any traumatic event that may result in nerve compression and damage can lead to numbness and other symptoms in the hands and feet.  Diseases that involve nerve damage - There are many diseases that can involve the nerves and result in numbness, weakness, paralysis, or pain.
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- Causes of Facial numbness: The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Facial numbness. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms. 1  Cold. 2  Cerebrovascular accident.  Facial injury (see Face symptoms)
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Blue colored skin, Cold feet and Numbness or tingling A stroke occurs when blood and oxygen to the brain are cut off, and causes numbness, confusion, and more. Transient ischemic attack (mini-stroke) Transient ischemic attacks cause headache, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, and more. Cold exposure Cold exposure symptoms include color changes on the skin, numbness, stinging, redness, blisters, and more.
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What Causes Hand Pain and Numbness? Compression of nerve roots in the cervical spine can lead to pain and numbness in the shoulder all the way down to the fingers. There are many causes of hand pain and numbness, including wrist problems such as carpal tunnel syndrome and systemic disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis. What many people don't know, however, is that hand pain and numbness often stems from a problem in the neck. This article reviews all common causes of pain and neurological symptoms in the hand and finger, starting with problems in the neck, or cervical spine.
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Numbness Fact Sheet Brain Problems Numbness may be the first symptom of a variety of brain conditions: 1  Numbness is often one of the first symptoms of multiple sclerosis, which may affect any part of the body. 2  Migraines, seizures and tumors or brain masses may also cause numbness by affecting how the brain transmits signals to nerves.
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Causes of Face Numbness Nerve Damage. One leading cause of face numbness is injury or damage to a nerve. According to the Mayo Clinic, Bell's palsy is a paralysis of the facial nerve. This weakening can be sudden, or occur over the course of a couple days. A family member usually notices the patient's slurred speech or unresponsive facial muscles.
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Cold feet, Numbness or tingling, Pain or discomfort (Pelvis) and Pain or discomfort (Buttock) Sciatica Sciatica is pain, numbness, weakness or tingling in the leg caused by an injury to the sciatic nerve. Vitamin B12 deficiency Vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms include fatigue, pale skin, weakness, sleepiness, numbness, weakness, and more.
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Numbness and Tingling There may or may not be pain and the numbness is often constant. Diabetes, alcoholism, and old age are common known causes of neuropathy. Poisoning from metals and industrial compounds are also possible causes. Certain medications, such as cancer treatment drugs, are known to cause numbness and tingling in the hands.
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Hand and Finger Numbness: Symptoms & Signs A number of conditions are associated with numbness, burning, pain, or tingling of the fingers and hand, including stroke, multiple sclerosis, Raynaud's disease, and vascular diseases. reference: Kasper, D.L., et al., eds. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 19th Ed.
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- Sometimes a specific injury can produce numbness or tingling, such as an injured nerve in your neck or a herniated disk in your spine. Placing pressure on a nerve is a common cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome, scar tissue, enlarged blood vessels, infection, or a tumor can all place pressure on a nerve.
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What Are Some Causes of Numbness in Hands While Sleeping? Another condition that can cause hand numbness is peripheral neuropathy, which is nerve damage caused by illness, infection or exposure to toxins. Diabetes is one of the most common causes of peripheral neuropathy, which affects about one in three diabetic patients.
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- Nerve Damage Damaged or inflamed nerves may cause numbness. 1  Diabetes can cause peripheral nerve damage, leading to peripheral neuropathy – usually in the feet, toes and fingers. 2  Skin problems may also cause numbness. 3  Burns (and radiation therapy) may destroy nerve fibers, leading to numbness.
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Can Bursitis Cause Numbness? Posted by Staff Writer in Bursitis. ANSWER: Bursitis, regardless of where it is located in the body, can cause numbness due to nerve impingement and pressure. More Info: Bursitis occurs when the bursa, which is a small, fluid-filled sac, becomes irritated or inflamed. The swelling and inflammation put excess pressure by impinging on the nerves. This can lead to numbness in the extremities. For example, bursitis in the shoulder or elbow may cause numbness in the hands or fingers.
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What Causes Facial Numbness? Peripheral neuropathy - nerve dysfunction can be caused by conditions such as diabetes, vitamin B6 deficiency, lead poisoning and excessive alcohol intake. Other causes of this condition may also include electrolytes imbalances of sodium, potassium or calcium. Migraines - during the aural or prodromal phase of this condition, that is to say during the time when associated symptoms occur, facial numbness can be one of the symptoms.
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Hand Numbness and Tingling, by David Katz, MD Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is the most common cause of numbness and tingling in the hand. As a result of pressure on the median nerve, one may experience pain, weakness, and numbness in the hand and fingers. This typically affects some combination of the thumb, index, middle, and ring finger.
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Neuropathy Neuropathy causes tingling or numbness, especially in the hands and feet. It affects about one to two percent of Americans and is caused by damage to a single or multiple nerves. There are different types, but peripheral neuropathy is the most common in those with cancer.
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What You Should Know About Numbness and Tingling in the Lower Back Conditions that can cause nerve pressure leading to tingling and numbness include: 1  Herniated Discs: Discs are the soft cushions that sit between adjacent vertebrae. 2  Spinal Stenosis: Spinal stenosis is the word used to describe narrowing of the space around the spinal cord and spinal nerves.
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- Causes. Numbness is usually caused by damage, irritation or compression of several nerves or a single branch of a nerve, most often situated in the periphery of your body. Diseases affecting the peripheral nerves, such as diabetes, also can cause numbness. Rarely, numbness can be caused by problems in your brain or spinal cord. Fortunately, numbness by itself is only rarely associated with potentially life-threatening disorders, such as strokes or tumors. Your doctor will need detailed information about your symptoms to diagnose the cause of your numbness.
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- Numbness and tingling can also be caused by other medical conditions, including: 1  Carpal tunnel syndrome. 2  Diabetes. 3  Migraines. 4  Multiple sclerosis. 5  Seizures. 6  Stroke. 7  Transient ischemic attack (TIA) 8  Underactive thyroid.
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Pain or discomfort, Sudden numbness or weakness on one side of body and Weakness Peripheral neuropathy is a nerve condition of the extremities causing numbness, tingling, and pain. A stroke occurs when blood and oxygen to the brain are cut off, and causes numbness, confusion, and more. Transient ischemic attacks cause headache, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, and more. Cervical spondylosis is arthritis of the neck pain and stiffness the neck, shoulder, arm, or chest.
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- Stroke A stroke occurs when blood and oxygen to the brain are cut off, and causes numbness, confusion, and more. Transient ischemic attack (mini-stroke) Transient ischemic attacks cause headache, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, and more.