He numbness in the hands It usually happens when we recharge or lie on them for long periods of time. Known 10 Reasons Why Your Hands and Arms Get Numb and find out if there is anything to worry about.
When to worry about tingling?
To feel tingle somewhere in the body it can be unpleasant for a moment. It usually happens when a sensory nerve is pressed for some time. After a few minutes the numbness disappears. It is usually common, but if it happens frequently you should pay attention to your health, as it could be something neuralgic disorder or nerve injury.
The experts of Mayo Clinic indicate that the numbness happens by irritation, compression o nerve damage or a branch of a nerve. Although it is not common, the tingling may be related to some problem in the brain or spinal cord. Also the diabetes can affect peripheral nerves.
The National Library of Medicine point out some of the causes for which numbness of the extremities can occur:
- Staying in the same position for a long time.
- Injury to a nerve in the neck or lower back.
- Pressure on the spinal or peripheral nerves.
- Herpes zoster or shingles.
- Blood circulation problem.
- Deficiency or excess of some vitamin or mineral in the body.
- Some chemicals.
- Animal/insect bites or bites.
How dangerous is tingling in the hands?
Although the tingling of the extremities It is usually normal, you have to pay attention, because if it happens frequently and for no apparent reason, it could be a sign of an underlying neurological disease.
What disease causes numbness in the hands?
#1 cerebrovascular accident
Mayo Clinic points out that it is a dangerous cause for which there may be tingling in the fingers. If you add to that problems in speech, vision, confusion and headache, you have to see a doctor as soon as possible.
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#2 anxiety or panic
When you have a anxiety or panic attacks there is usually tingle o numbness in the manos y pies. There is also hyperventilation.
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#3 Multiple sclerosis
Mayo Clinic points out that the destruction of the brain and nerve membranes of the spinal cord impairs the passage of nerve impulses. That reduces sensitivity in the hands.
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#4 Fibromyalgia
cause pain, tingling and numbness in various areas of the body. There may also be trouble sleeping, difficulty concentrating, or fatigue. A person with fibromyalgia is more likely to develop carpal tunnel syndrome.
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#5 compression neuropathy
Pressure on a nerve causes loss of sensation and weakness or tension in some muscles. The American Society for Surgery of the Hand indicates that the nerves may be under pressure from injury, stretched blood vessels, or thickening of the muscles near the nerves.
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#6 Diabetic neuropathy
Los high levels of sugar can damage nerves and cause tingling. Approximately 50% of patients with diabetes develop neuropathy, indicates the National Library of Medicine.
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#7 peripheral neuropathy
He National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) indicates that the peripheral neuropathy it has to do with damage to someone’s peripheral nervous system (helps transmit signals throughout the body). There may be loss of sensation in the hands.
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#8 paresthesia
It produces a tingling, itching, numbness, stinging or burning sensation. According to a study of the Oxford University there are several stages:
- Pressing for a minute or two and holding for up to 4 minutes is known as a compression tingle.
- Stage two begins after 10 minutes and is known as light numbness.
- Stage three is called pinprick release, where it feels like pins or needles are pricking against the skin. It is the most painful.
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#9 Syphilis
This sexually transmitted infection also alters the nervous system and can cause tingling, notes Mayo Clinic
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#10 carpal tunnel syndrome
The National Library of Medicine points out that it happens excessive pressure on the median nerve (allows sensitivity and movement in the hand). This syndrome can cause tingling, numbness, or weakness in the fingers and hand.
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How to get rid of numbness in hands and arms?
1. Immerse your hands in cold water until the tingling sensation subsides.
2.Wiggle your fingers or toes to get circulation flowing. The movement should be smooth but continuous.
3.In the case of the arms, massage should be applied with circular movements from top to bottom.
Pay attention and if you notice that your hands or arms become numb frequently, see a doctor.