Anonymous

3 years

Feeling numb (late react to feeling like pinch or something)

I am woman 19 and suddenly right know I’m feeling numb. Physically numb to be exact. I can feel the reaction such pain if being pinch but it’s come late. like too late. Can I know what I can do since it’s late to go for clinic right know.

Dr Ramzdhan,

3 years

Thank you for your questions. The following answers regarding your current queries are just general descriptions due to the limited information provided by you. Click on this link (DoctorOnCall) for a private consultation with our doctors.

Based on your description, there are several causes for the symptoms you have experienced such as:

  • Chronic Limb Ischaemia - this is a condition where the blood supply to the legs or arms becoming occluded due to chronic diseases such as diabetes or high blood pressure
  • Nutrition deficiency - such as vitamin B12, potassium or calcium
  • Deep vein thrombosis - due to clogged veins because of blood accumulation in the venous system
  • Spinal problem - can affect the nerve of the legs

In order for us to provide you with an accurate choice of treatment and management, we need additional details such as your medical history to explore further into your current complaints. Therefore, we greatly suggest that you refer this to your nearest medical doctor. You may also click on this link (DoctorOnCall) to speak with our doctors online for free. We assure you that our conversations are kept in confidentiality unless additional consultation needed with other medical parties. Thank you.

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