Question 1

my right, outer, quadricep close to the knee is numb. feeling comes back when i touch the quad from the knee toward the hip. any thoughts or concerns?

Accepted Answer

This is most likely: Related to a local nerve compression

Question 2

what is the cause of fhand numbness?

Accepted Answer

Several causes.: Hand numbness is usually related to a problem with the nerves. There can be a pinch on the nerve in the wrist (carpal tunnel syndrome) or a pinch on the nerves as they come down into the arm from the neck (radiculopathy). Discuss your symptoms with your doctor.

Question 3

should i be concerned about numbness?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: This can't be diagnosed with the information that is available. A history, physical examination &amp; other studies may be needed to determine cause/causes.

Question 4

causes of  sensation/numbness in fingures?

Accepted Answer

Nerve entrapment: Most likely, your nerve is being irritated by inflammation, or some sort of nerve root entrapment, similar to that found in the condition of "carpal tunnel syndrome."  the median nerve travels through a 'tunnel' through your carpal (wrist) bones and gets irritated, often causing tingling or numbness in your thumb, pointer, middle and half of your ring finger.  Get checked for cts.  Good luck.

Question 5

what are the causes of numbness in the body?

Accepted Answer

Definitions: Numbness implies loss of sensation and can occur if either peripheral or central nerves become dysfunctional for any reason.  Could be paroxysmal, like in classical migraine, but could be persistent with progressive peripheral neuropathy.

Question 6

what are the causes of anus numbness?

Accepted Answer

?cauda equina: Problem with lower spinal cord, or below, such as cauda equina or filum terminale may be location affecting sensation within region.  Imaging via MRI could well assist in understanding causation.

Question 7

is numbness from neurapathy reversible?

Accepted Answer

it depends: It depends of the cause of the neuropathy, the nerves involved, how long it has been present and how severe it is.

Question 8

numbness to my tailbone-what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

Numbness: Either direct pressure from prolonged sitting or a pinched nerve.

Question 9

i have numbness in my pinky. what could be the cause of this?

Accepted Answer

Ulnar nerve issue: Most likely, you have cubital tunnel syndrome, which is compression of the ulnar nerve (the "funny bone") at the elbow. Do you notice that the numbness is worse if you flex your elbow for long periods of time? Do you have elbow pain on the inside of your elbow? Is your ring finger numb as well? Generally, this can be treated conservatively by avoiding excessive elbow flexion. Hope this helps!

Question 10

numbness in little toes?

Accepted Answer

Possible neuroma: You could have a nerve condition that causes numbness called a neuroma.

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