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Weakness in left hand at night
So when i try to sleep at night my left hand feels weak. I am able to move the fingers and everything but it just feels weak unlike right hand which has no problem.
What could be the issue? Who should i consult regarding this if there's a need of specialist
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Neurology consultation after taking mri brain and spinal cord..full body examination needed.c spine arthritis spondylisis disc disease shud be ruled out.motor function shud be assessed and peripheral nerv distribution and sensation..history of trauma shud be ruled out ..stroke tooo..ischemic or hemorrhagic distinguish..
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✓Most likely it's benign positional nerve compression,Because your hand strength is normal and this happens only at night, this is most likely temporary nerve pressure from posture..
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✓rule out vitamin B12 deficiency
if symptoms persist consult with your orthopedic specialist
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In winter its normal.
Or circulation decrease
Or nerve supply hamper.
Anxiety
Consult superspecialist like neurophysician.
Till than.
Before sleep masage with mustered oil n garlic boiled n keep aside to cool. Than use it .
Tab petric beta one at night after dinner for 7to 10 days.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue.
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better to consult in person
It could be due to nerve compression..but we need to examine to conclude on it
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A sensation of weakness in one hand at night, with normal movement and finger control, is most commonly due to nerve compression, not muscle or brain damage.
Because it affects the left hand only and occurs when lying down or sleeping, serious causes like stroke are unlikely.
Common causes include:
• Ulnar nerve compression (elbow bent during sleep)
• Carpal tunnel syndrome (median nerve compression at wrist)
• Cervical spine nerve compression (neck posture, pillow issues)
• Less commonly: anxiety-related sensory awareness
Next Steps
• Modify sleep position (avoid bending elbow/wrist tightly)
• Use a neutral wrist splint at night (especially if hand tingles or feels numb)
• Ensure proper neck support pillow
• Observe if symptoms improve over 1–2 weeks
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Consult a Neurologist if:
• Weakness becomes persistent during the day
• You develop numbness, tingling, or dropping objects
• Symptoms worsen or spread to arm/face
• No improvement after 2 weeks of posture correction
An Orthopedician may be helpful if neck pain or cervical issues are present.
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Do the following,
1. MRI cervical spine and left brachial plexus
2. EMG/NCS
All the best.
J G S R clinic
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Neurologist is best to solve your problem
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It could be nerve compression need not worry take zerodol mr
Tab neurobion daily for three months
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A feeling of weakness in one hand at night, with preserved finger movement, is most commonly due to nerve compression related to posture during sleep. Causes can include cervical spine (neck) nerve compression, ulnar or median nerve compression (from elbow or wrist position), or early cervical spondylosis. True neurological weakness is less likely if daytime function is normal.
Next Steps
Start with a physician or neurologist consultation. If neck pain, tingling, numbness, or radiation to the arm is present, a neurology or orthopaedic (spine) specialist is appropriate.
Health Tips
Avoid sleeping on the affected arm, keep the neck in neutral position, and use a proper pillow. Limit prolonged mobile or laptop use before bed. If you notice progressive weakness, numbness, hand clumsiness, facial deviation, speech difficulty, or symptoms during the day, seek urgent medical care.
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night-time weakness in one hand with preserved movement is most commonly related to nerve compression, mostly its ulnar and median nerve comprehension. Poor sleeping posture also cause this.vit b12 def.also considering. You need to orthopedic doctor physically.thank you.
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Needs to be evaluated
Do consult
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Sohan Kulria
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5 yrs exp
Firozabad
If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for a detailed free discussion
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
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20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult
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Dr. Susmitha Suraparaju
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Hyderabad
Need few more questions to confirm the diagnosis, consult me online through Practo
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Dr. Venkataramana Kalluri
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Check Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D3 check
Do Exercise daily for 30mins
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consultation with local physicians for examination
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