What causes breathlessness and numbness in the hands and fingers?
Patient: Hi! my girlfriend had a really bad experience last night around 2 a.m. First of all she got cold and she was feeling bad for the past few days but last night she was so upset, she was having big trouble breathing because of the mucus and she start crying. After about an hour her both hands (mostly the right arm through the hand) go numb and she wasn t able to open her fingers without my help. Also her feet got cold during this attack. I did some massage to her arms, hands, neck and feet. She was finally better and we could sleep and now she feel fainted, no strength to get up. Do we need any kind of medicine or it was just a normal attack when you cry so much? I m trying to find an answer and i will appreciate your help! Thank you. Doctor: Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.* Relates to profound hypothermia effect on the body .* Follow certain steps at home for faster recovery- turn on room heater maintain room temperature properly till she is in   comfortable zone not suffering tremors .- cover her body with enough warm clothing .- give more liquids by mouth preferably hot coffee, green tea , home made  juices .- avoid stress / anxiety / panic .- refrain from smoking / alcohol at present .- convey her to relax , deep breathing exercises help a lot- tab. acetaminophen (325) mg as stat dose .- if possible get her Blood pressure checked by digital machine .- consult in ER if required .Hope this helps you.Welcome for any further assistance .Thanks for using Health care magics & reviewing my answer.Wishing her fine recovery.Regards dear take care.