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My mom's hands keep falling asleep out of no where she is 47 what could be causing this?
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Nerve impingement: she is having some sort of nerve impingement. Depending on which part of the hand is going numb. She needs to see her physician and be evaluated so that the proper tests and referrals can be made.
Answered 4/24/2016
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