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Numbness in both the hands
My mother is experiencing pain in both of her hands at night while sleeping and sometimes she feels numbness in both the hands when she is working and sometimes at night. What could it be?
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Rub oil as masage before sleep to increase circulation n activate nerve.
It's age related, nothing much required.
Yet pain unbearable use zerodol sp after food sos.
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Get her vit b12, Haemoglobin, blood sugar random, hba1c, X ray cervical spine, done and share results.
For pain, she can take tab zerodol sp, one sos, i.e. when pain occurs.
For numbness, tab neurobion forte one daily for 4 to 6 weeks.
Tab pregabalin 150mg one morning and one evening for 2 weeks.
She will avoid high pillow for sleeping.
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Your mother’s symptoms — pain in both hands at night while sleeping + occasional numbness in both hands during work or at night — are very classic for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).
This is one of the most common nerve problems in middle-aged and older women. It happens when the median nerve gets compressed inside the carpal tunnel (a narrow passage in the wrist).
Typical features that match:
• Pain and numbness in both hands (bilateral CTS is common)
• Worse at night (many people wake up with numb/painful hands)
• Numbness or tingling during daytime activities (holding phone, reading book, working with hands)
• Often linked to: repetitive hand use, diabetes, thyroid issues, pregnancy (though less likely here), or just age-related changes
Other less likely but possible causes:
• Cervical spondylosis (neck arthritis pressing on nerves)
• Peripheral neuropathy (e.g., from diabetes or vitamin B12 deficiency)
• Rheumatoid arthritis or other inflammatory conditions (usually have joint swelling too)
Since it is bilateral and night-dominant, carpal tunnel is the most probable diagnosis.
Next Steps
1. See a doctor soon (within 1–2 weeks):
• Start with general physician or orthopedic doctor (hand/wrist specialist if available).
• They will likely:
• Do a physical exam (Tinel’s sign, Phalen’s test)
• Order nerve conduction study (NCS) / EMG — gold standard to confirm carpal tunnel and see severity
• Blood tests: sugar (HbA1c), thyroid (TSH), vitamin B12, if needed
2. Do not ignore if:
• Numbness becomes constant
• Weakness in hands (dropping things)
• Pain spreads to forearms or shoulders
Health Tips
• Night relief (try tonight):
• Wear neutral wrist splints (cock-up splints) at night — keeps wrists straight and reduces pressure on nerve (available in pharmacies)
• Sleep with hands elevated on pillow or not bent under pillow
• During day:
• Avoid repetitive gripping, typing, or vibrating tools
• Take short breaks every 20–30 min when using hands
• Gentle wrist stretches (flexion/extension) 2–3 times/day
• Home remedies:
• Warm compress on wrists 10–15 min twice a day
• Vitamin B12 + B-complex supplement (if doctor approves)
• Avoid sleeping on hands or with wrists bent
Most cases of carpal tunnel improve a lot with splints + activity modification. If severe or long-standing, steroid injection or minor surgery (carpal tunnel release) gives excellent results (outpatient, quick recovery).
This is usually very treatable — not dangerous.
For more specific advice (her age, diabetes status, other symptoms, or if you want help preparing questions for doctor), please consult with me online.
Take care of her — she’ll feel much better soon
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She need to evaluate first, check nerve sensitivity, vitamin b12 level and d3 also.feel free to connect for further management.
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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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