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My mother is having burning sensation in her left hand she is a diabetic patient and having asthma problem please help me what does it mean?

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Dr. Jeffrey Ng answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Neuropathy: Diabetics can get something call diabetic neuropathy, a condition that causes nerve damage to the lower feet and hands. Have her see her doctor to see a neurologist. An emg/ncs will verify this and she needs to be started on Gabapentin that will help her pains.

Answered 6/25/2014

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Possible neuropathy: Neuropathy can happen as a result of trauma, or nerve damage due to the consumption of alcohol or certain medications. Symptoms can range from a numbness and tingling sensation, possibly a burning sensation, to an uncomfortable painful sensation of the extremities. Get evaluated by a professional to determine the exact cause in order to get the appropriate treatment.

Answered 3/26/2014

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Nerve: Diabetics acquire nerve problems rather frequently, and your mother may have carpal tunnel syndrome or perhaps a tardy ulnar palsy. The asthma is most likely a co-morbidity. Her doctor can help with both.

Answered 1/15/2013

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Possible neuropathy: Neuropathy can happen as a result of trauma, or nerve damage due to the consumption of alcohol or certain medications. Symptoms can range from a numbness and tingling sensation, possibly a burning sensation, to an uncomfortable painful sensation of the extremities. Get evaluated by a professional to determine the exact cause in order to get the appropriate treatment.

Answered 3/26/2014

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