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Why do my hands get numb at times, ? do i lack something?

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Carpel tunnel?: Do you do any repetitive work with your hands?The most common cause of hand numbness, in your age group, is carpel tunnel.

Answered 8/19/2013

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