Why do I have numbness in palms?
Patient: hi im maria, i just want to know whats going on with my left and right palm ang fingers, this past 2 weeks i always felt numbness, everytime i hold something for just a minute , suddenly my hands get numbs. im 40 years old , 53kls. 5 1 . i had an operation in 1996 , right thyroid removal. Doctor: Hi,  Your symptoms and your personal profile points towards carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is the condition in which the space underneath the carpal ligament is reduced causing pressure over the passing median nerve resulting the symptoms of numbness, paresthesia and pain.  It is very common in females of more then 40 yrs of age, who are hypothyroid. To confirm the diagnosis you need to get a USG or MRI (wrist) is required. As far as treatment is concerned it ranges from conservative with splints and nerve strengthening drugs to operative release of carpal ligament.  Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Rohan Shanker Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon