Why do swelling of the hands occur?
Decrease in sensitivity of extremities in most cases passes independently and rather quickly. However, if symptoms such as partial loss of vision and mental deterioration accompany it, you should consult a specialist. Numbness of the hands at night can be due to a number of reasons that can be conditionally divided into three groups:
1. Violation of the conductivity of nerve impulses.
2. Difficulty in blood supply.
3. Metabolic problems.
The first group is associated with cervical osteochondrosis, as well as with other problems in the spine. The nerve roots, which are separated from the spinal cord, are constricted, hence the numbness of the extremities: legs and arms. Another likely cause is neuritis (it can occur after a fracture or dislocation). If your work is connected with a computer and you hold the mouse for six to seven hours a day, swelling in the carpal canal (it is located in the hand) may occur.
Numbness of the hands at night is often caused by irregular circulation. If in a dream you involuntarily take an uncomfortable position, the vessels may be pinched, squeezed. For example, arms crossed on a chest, a neck twisted at an unnatural angle can contribute to this. A lack of oxygen also leads to numbness of the extremities, which is especially true for people with diabetes and anemia. Those who suffer from high blood pressure are also familiar with this problem.
Numbness of the hands at night may be associated with impaired metabolism. Pay attention to your diet: you may be experiencing a lack of B vitamins. It is important to pay attention to which hand is numb. If left, then you should check your heart condition. In this case, it is better not to delay a visit to the doctor - numbness of the left hand is one of the signs of a pre-infarction condition.
What to do if your hands go numb at night ?
First of all, carefully examine your bed. Pay attention to the pillow on which you sleep: is it too low and hard? Too soft is not good either. It’s best not to spare money and buy an orthopedic one - sleeping on it is much more convenient.
Secondly, ask the following question: "What lifestyle do I lead?". Numbness of the hands at night may indicate that you are not in the fresh air, do not get enough physical exertion, do not move much. How is your weekend going - in the country with friends or on the couch with a book? It is also possible that you are experiencing a lack of trace elements.
Thirdly, do not neglect regular visits to a neurologist. Perhaps your problems are directly related to the state of the nervous system.
If numbness in the hands does not go away for a long time, consult a vascular surgeon. Perhaps he considers it necessary to conduct a series of studies aimed at studying the state of your blood vessels. Just in case, take a blood sugar test: numbness in your hands can be one of the signs of diabetes.
You visited all possible specialists, and they unanimously declared you completely healthy? Then the problem with the hands can be completely solved independently. One of the most commonplace, but effective ways - an ordinary morning exercise. It is needed in order to disperse blood throughout the body. In addition, gymnastics and easy self-massage help well.