If the cause can be treated, the numbness may or may not go away. When a low thyroid hormone level is the cause, for example, the numbness often goes away after the person is treated. Numbness due to diabetes or alcohol abuse rarely goes away even after treatment. Those with cancer may die if treatment is not effective. The person can monitor his or her numbness at home and report any changes or response from treatment to the healthcare provider.
Further monitoring depends on the cause.
Those with diabetes, for instance, need to have their blood sugar levels checked frequently. By visiting this site, you agree to the terms and conditions of our Visitor Agreement .