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I am 3 months postpartum and have just recently been experiencing arm and hand numbness. what is causing this?
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Carpal tunnel syn.: Carpal tunnel syndrome can be caused by swelling as well as overuse (holding your newborn baby). Initial treatment can be as simple as wearing a wrist splint. You should be evaluated by a hand surgeon to confirm and start treatment.
Answered 3/16/2017
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Hand numbness: Women can develop carpal tunnel during pregnancy or immediately following pregnancy. Consider a carpel tunnel splint at night to see if it helps your symptoms during the day. If the numbness is unremitting or getting worse with time i would seek medical attention.
Answered 7/24/2017
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