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See MD: Hand numbness likely is due to pressure on the nerve either from damage, inflammation or direct pressure. Throat sensation can be topical in nature - not likely lemon water, but excess acid could irritate it. This may also be nerve related. So, get to the MD and find out what is going on.
Why do my extremities (hands and feet) get swollen every time I drink alcohol? My girlfriend is a 29 year old woman, who used to drink heavily when she was younger (16-19). She rarely drinks that much anymore, but when she does, her hands and feet become swollen; even when having just a single drink.