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Sent to Health Experts November 11, 2006 8:28 a.m.

my hands are numb & swollen & at times do not work properly (can't pick up things or if holding hand drops things,tingly feeling & constant heavyness

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November 11, 2006 8:35 a.m. (7 minutes and 29 seconds later)

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Hi,
There can be various causes for your problem of numbness and swelling of hands-

diabetes
underactive thyroid gland
calcium deficiency
vitamin B12 deficiency
alcohol or tobacco toxicity

Of all the above causes the most probable one seems to be an underactive thyroid. In this there occurs calcium deficincy. Calcium is needed for proper functioning of the nerves and muscles. Initially it starts with tingling and then goes on to weakness of muscle.
I would advise you to consult your doctor and get a thyroid function test and blood sugar levels done, followed with supplementation of the thyroid hormone if need be. In the meantime take calcium supplements and good calcium rich diet like milk, cheese, curd etc.

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