Most people complain of numbness of the hands during sleep, some attribute this to an uncomfortable position. Of course, the proportion of cases of such a phenomenon is caused precisely by the pose of a person, but often this is due to the presence of diseases that manifest themselves in this way. If numbness attacks bother daily and a long period of time, then it is better not to hesitate and consult a neurologist.
It is especially important to do this on time if numbness of the hands is accompanied by a complete loss of sensitivity, weakness, pain and tingling. The cause of this condition may be an inflammatory process of arterial vessels, Raynaud's disease, atherosclerosis, and circulatory problems. Numbness can occur due to trauma to the nerves - osteochondrosis, tunnel neuropathy, etc.
The most common cause is compression of the nerve endings. If you neglect treatment and attribute it to an uncomfortable position, the consequences can be disappointing. First, numbness of the hands during sleep appears at night, then the loss of sensitivity passes to the fingers and palms. Later, a similar condition is observed in the daytime, accompanied by pain and severe tingling.
Numbness of the limbs is often caused by:
- Carpal tunnel disease. The people working at the computer are affected: at first the fingers go numb, then they are squeezed into the brush. All this is accompanied by severe pain.
- Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause numbness in the hands during sleep. This element is responsible for metabolic processes in our body. Its deficiency causes general weakness, rapid fatigue, which leads to irritability, impaired sensitivity in certain areas of the skin
- Raynaud's syndrome (a rare blood disease). The disease is caused by hereditary factors, stressful situations and intoxication. A person has a loss of sensation in the hands and feet, circulatory disorders, rapid freezing, bluish color of the hands. The risk group includes young women working with a computer who are constantly in a depressed state.
- Numbness of the hands during sleep occurs with obliterating endarteritis. Due to the narrowing of arterial vessels, blood circulation is disturbed. If the disease is not treated, gangrene can occur.
- There are frequent cases when the loss of sensitivity of the hands is associated with hyperventilation, ischemic stroke of the cerebellar artery and spine.
Numbness of the right hand is a manifestation of cervical osteochondrosis or hypertension. Similar symptoms are observed with intervertebral hernia, joint deformities, diabetes mellitus, migraine, sclerosis, and also indicate a lack of certain trace elements and vitamins. Such numbness indicates the risk of serious diseases that require urgent diagnosis and treatment.
How to restore sensitivity yourself?
You need to shake your hands with a sharp wave and shake them vigorously, then work with your fists several times (squeeze / unclench) to restore blood circulation in the hands. You can do a finger massage yourself - stretch your arms. Roll a round hard ball in your hands all day long.
For prevention, drink vitamin complex courses, engage in physical activity, preventing blood from stagnating. Regular exercise will help normalize muscle and joint tone.