“The finger is very numb” - quite often patients complain to their attending physicians with such complaints. However, even the most experienced specialist will not be able to determine the true cause of this deviation after a routine examination and questioning. This is due to the fact that such a pathology can be associated with anything. To significantly narrow down the search for the alleged causes of discomfort in the upper limbs, we present to your attention the most common and probable of them in more detail.
Why does my finger go numb and how to get rid of discomfort?
1. Common cramp
Numbness of the fingers very often occurs at night, when a person falls asleep on his own part of the body, crushing it with his head, pillow, etc. If you are in this condition for a long time, then the blood vessels will not be able to properly pass blood, thereby causing a seizure , which is characterized by pain, a burning sensation, etc.
2. Osteochondrosis
This disease is a fairly common cause of the fact that the finger is constantly numb. It is worth noting that with osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, numbness is observed only in the left or right hand. Such a deviation immediately in both upper limbs is practically excluded. To establish a more accurate diagnosis, you should consult a neurologist.
3. Polyneuropathy
The presented disease occurs against the background of organic damage to the nerve plexuses of the hands and fingers. In this case, the symptom of numbness is constantly replaced by a tingling sensation. Such a deviation may occur once a week, and may occur every hour. Most often, polyneuropathy occurs due to the complication of any infectious diseases.
4. Carpal canal syndrome
Strong pinching of the
median nerve, which passes through the carpal tunnel, can also be the reason why the
fingers are very
numb . But in addition to the banal cramp and slight tingling, with such a disease, a person can feel quite sharp pains. In order to get rid of them, you should do a small warm-up for the upper limbs every 30 minutes. This will prevent blood stasis and significantly improve the patient's condition.
5. Thrombosis in the upper limbs
Blockage of a thrombus of an artery, which is located in the upper limbs, also affects the fact that a person's fingers become numb. How to treat this deviation, only an experienced doctor can tell you. After all, if you do not consult a specialist in time, there is a big risk of tissue necrosis, which ultimately leads to loss of the brush.
6. Raynaud's disease
For such a disease, disorders in the blood circulation of the hands are characteristic. As a result of damage to small arteries and capillaries, a person's
finger or the entire upper limb as a whole grow numb. Only an experienced doctor can diagnose and prescribe effective therapy.
7. Blockage of cerebral vessels
A hanging stroke threat is also characterized by severe numbness of the hands. In such cases, the patient may feel discomfort in only one upper limb, as well as headache and a significant increase in blood pressure.
In addition to the above reasons, numbness of the fingers can occur due to diseases of the endocrine system, any injuries, as well as rheumatism and inflammation of the joints.