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Can anxiety cause numbness in arms and hands?

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Yes: It does, but you should see your doctor if it persists.

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: Anxiety can cause symptoms in nearly every organ system. Numbness in arms and hands can come from hyperventilating when anxious. If you're having repeated spells like this, please see your physician for evaluation and treatment.

Answered 7/27/2018

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Numbness: Yes, if accompanied by other symptoms of anxiety.

Answered 3/14/2019

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