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Each of us has encountered at least once the feeling of tingling in the hands or feet, accompanied by mild numbness or burning. Often this is caused by interrupted blood circulation due to compression of blood vessels and nerve endings. Therefore you should start moving or change position and the sensitivity will decrease.
However, if you feel it increasingly often and can’t get rid of it, it may be a more serious condition. Read about 6 causes that may be behind your problem.
Cervical osteochondrosis – any disorder of the cervical spine that causes compression of nerves and consequent numbness in the hands, headache or coordination problems.
Start monitoring your posture, as well as doing special exercises. It is best to visit a doctor who will determine the diagnosis and recommend appropriate treatment.
Multiple sclerosis is a serious neurological disease.
Due to damage to the nerve membranes of the brain and spinal cord, the conduction of nerve impulses is disrupted.
Sensitivity is reduced and you feel numbness in the hands. If other causes of numbness are ruled out, you should visit a neurologist.
Carpal tunnel syndrome – often observed in people whose work involves repetitive tasks (programmer, seamstress, musicians). Repeated finger movements cause swelling of the tendons that pass through a narrow canal.
The nerve in the canal is compressed and a person feels unpleasant tingling in the hand (especially at night). You should see a neurologist, because in advanced stages this condition can lead to muscle atrophy.
Venous thrombosis of the limbs can also lead to numbness. A blood clot slows blood flow, so the supply of substances that are important for maintaining limb function is disturbed.
Thrombosis causes swelling and other serious complications (gangrene, retention of blood clots). Therefore the disease requires rapid diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
Anemia and diabetes are often accompanied by impaired blood circulation of the limbs, which results in their numbness.
Stroke – the most dangerous cause of numbness in the hands. If it is accompanied by impaired function of the lower limbs, headache, speech and vision disorders, immediately call emergency services.
If numbness of the limbs troubles you outside of sleep, consult a doctor. You should not ignore these symptoms, because you can prevent a more serious illness!
