Why numb hand: 7 reasons to think about health.

Each person had to face a feeling of loss of sensation in the legs or armsaccompanied by a slight tingling or burning sensation. Often this is due to temporary disturbance of blood circulation in the limb, due to compression of blood vessels and nerve endings. You can move or change the position sensitivity is restored.





And yet, uncomfortable position during sleep, unfortunately, is not the only cause of numbness of hands. If the loss of sensitivity of extremities to notice more often, and she does not go a long time, be wary because numbness can be a symptom of a serious disease.

Causes of numbness of hands

1. Cervical osteochondrosis. Any disorders in the cervical spine, causing nerve entrapment can cause numbness of the hand and to cause headaches and problems with coordination. Begin to monitor your posture as well as doing special exercises. It is better to see your doctor: he will prescribe the appropriate examination to identify pathology.
   
   
   
   
   
2. Multiple sclerosis. To joke about it as much as anyone, but multiple sclerosis is not just forgetfulness, and severe neurological disease. As a result of the nerve membranes of the brain and spinal cord is impaired transmission of nerve impulses. The sensitivity decreases and hands might feel numb. If other causes of numbness of hands possible, it makes sense to consult a neurologist.
3. Tunnel syndrome (carpal tunnel syndrome) is commonly observed in people involved in repetitive work (computer programmers, seamstresses, musicians...). Due to the repeated movements of the fingers is swelling of the tendons passing through a narrow channel. The nerve channel is pinched — the person feels numbness or unpleasant tingling in the hand (especially in the morning). Definitely British to a neurologist because in the advanced form of this disease is fraught with complications up to muscle atrophy thumb.
   
   
   
   
   
4. Thrombosis of the veins of the limbs also causes numbness. The clot slows the blood flow so delivery of the substances is important to maintain functionality of the limb is disturbed. Thrombosis is fraught with edema, and other serious complications (gangrene, the removal of a blood clot) therefore, the disease requires diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
   
   
   
5. Anemia and diabetes are often accompanied by poor circulation in the extremities and, as a consequence of numbness.
6. Neuralgia of the brachial plexus, as well as long-term inflammatory processes in the surrounding tissues can cause pain syndrome, followed by numbness of the hands.
7. Cerebrovascular disease (stroke) — the most dangerous cause of numbness of hands. If numbness in the hands accompanied by a disruption of the lower extremities, confusion, headache, impaired speech and vision — you should immediately call an ambulance!
   
   
   

We brought the main of possible causes of numbness of hands. If you are constantly worried about the discomfort in the limbs not only after an uncomfortable posture during sleep, obsleduete immediately and consult a doctor. Similar symptoms it is better not to leave unattended, because they can progress to severe chronic disease.

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Marina Artemova Loves to photograph the beauty of nature, enjoys handmade. Son Vanya had taught the mother to cope with any household tasks effortlessly: Marina knows how to get the most stubborn stains and to clean the house in minutes. Interested in the most acute, various life issues, never remain aloof from what actually matters! Favorite book Marina — "gone with the wind" by M. Mitchell.