The causes of numbness of the legs can be as follows:
- sciatica;
- intervertebral hernia; - osteochondrosis;
- deficiency of vitamin B12;
- unnatural position of the body;
- Raynaud's disease;
- oncology near or inside the spinal cord;
- sometimes - multiple sclerosis, diabetes mellitus, sharp fright.
As a result, the left leg is numb
In most cases, numbness of the legs is associated with spinal problems. The increased risk group includes people who work while sitting in one place (drivers, bankers, programmers, telephone operators). But in general, numbness of the legs or arms is due to problems with the nerves or blood vessels.
Symptoms of Sensitivity Decrease
- the left leg is numb (possibly the right or both legs);
- a feeling of "cottoniness" or "heaviness in the legs";
- increased pain in a sitting position, with torso, during coughing;
- start to "goosebumps."
What to do?
If an unnatural posture caused numbness of any limb, it is necessary to change the position, rub the skin over the entire surface for faster restoration of blood circulation. For prevention, teach yourself to take the correct body position in a wide variety of settings. Running in the morning, exercise or other physical activity will help eliminate pinching of the nerve endings and dramatically improve blood circulation in the body. If the left leg goes numb for no apparent reason and this is repeated more often, it is best to go to a specialist so that additional examinations make it possible to identify hidden diseases. If numbness of the extremities is accompanied by other symptoms, it is best to call the ambulance dispatcher.
What causes numbness of toes
Sciatic nerve inflammation
This is one of the most common symptoms when the right or left leg goes numb.
Vertebral deformity
Disc hernias compress the nerve endings, due to which there is a violation of nerve conduction and peripheral circulation. Depending on where the nerve is impaired, numbness of the left toe or right toe occurs.
Is it worth it to be afraid?
For children
Each person at least once thought about the reasons for which the finger on the left foot or right is numb . After all, even young children sometimes have a feeling of numbness of their fingers, which scares them and causes trouble. The child can be reassured by rubbing or vigorously stroking the leg. An impromptu massage will help restore blood circulation, and numbness will pass.
For adults
Such phenomena often occur at the time of a deep and calm sleep. The left leg is numb when a person presses it with his body, awkwardly turning it or putting his hand under the pillow. In this case, capillaries are compressed and blood circulation in small vessels slows down. The feeling of a naughty arm or leg can be replaced by a short tingling sensation in the fingers, which quickly passes in a healthy person.
Usually a person does not attach importance to such phenomena. After all, they usually pass by themselves. But with frequent and prolonged numbness of the fingers and toes, you need to see a doctor. A particularly disturbing symptom is the lack of skin reaction to temperature changes.