The most common cause of numbness in the hands is pathological processes in the spine, and if it becomes persistent, you should definitely visit a specialist.
Often numbness of the hands is a problem with which they wake up. It is really possible to lie down a limb in a dream and provoke a characteristic sensation in it. But in this case, the uncomfortable state soon passes. If numbness persists, even if not accompanied by obvious discomfort or pain, this may indicate serious disorders.
The pathological causes of hand numbness were named in an interview with neurologist Yana Kushner.
“The most common causes of hand numbness are degenerative-dystrophic changes in the cervical spine, the presence of herniated intervertebral discs and compression of one or another root,” Kushnir said in a comment to MK Petersburg.
Another common cause is tunnel compression neuropathy, known like tunnel syndrome. In her case, compression of the peripheral nerve occurs. In people whose occupation is associated with the constant presence of the hands in a certain position, the nerves can be compressed due to overexertion and the inflammation provoked by it.
Numbness of the fingers can signal problems with the spine
Speaking of others problems that may be hidden behind the numbness of the limbs, the neurologist Kushnir called a deficiency in the body of vitamin B12, folic acid, which disrupts the normal blood supply to small vessels.
The causes of numbness of the hands must be sought in the neck area
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