The first is the compression of the arm nerve caused by compression, which is very common. Many people have had similar feelings. For example, improper posture during sleep, crooked neck or pressed arms can all cause numbness in the hands. At this time, as long as you sleep in a different position, the numbness can be eliminated. In addition, some people will be numb after sitting for a long time, or it may be a problem of compressing nerves, but it is not the brachial plexus that is oppressed.
Secondly, cervical spondylosis is characterized by numbness in one hand, and nearly 70% of hand numbness symptoms are caused by nerve root cervical spondylosis. Chronic, recurrent, accompanied by neck and shoulder pain, stiffness and other symptoms. In many cases, such as long-term work, neck cold, pillow cushion is too high, etc., it is easy to get sick. Try to avoid these factors in your life.
Third, if one limb has numbness of fingers and the other limb is completely normal, accompanied by symptoms such as headache, dizziness, speech disorder and blurred vision, you should be alert to stroke. The limb numbness caused by it is generally acute, so it must be sent to the doctor in time. In addition to stroke, transient cerebral ischemia can also cause numbness in one limb, which is more common in the elderly, especially in one limb.
The fourth is diabetes. The numbness caused by diabetes is symmetrical. Generally, there is numbness on both sides of the body. Diabetes can cause many complications, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy is one of them. The disease is often accompanied by symmetrical numbness of limbs, especially numbness of lower limbs. Abnormal sensations include numbness, ant walking, insect crawling, fever and electric shock, which usually reach the knee from the distal toe. The patient has abnormal feelings, such as wearing socks and gloves. In this case, you should go to the endocrinology department as soon as possible.
Fifth, there are other reasons: some middle-aged women who have been engaged in housework such as washing clothes and mopping the floor for a long time may also have numbness in their fingers, but now that their living conditions are good, such reasons are rare. In addition, lumbar disc herniation, gout, the side effects of some drugs or long-term malnutrition, or the oppression of foreign bodies such as tumors can also cause numbness in hands and feet. The most important thing for everyone is to find the cause of numbness in hands and feet and treat them symptomatically.
We give you some advice on the prevention of numbness in hands and feet. Numbness of hands and feet is a common complication of many diseases, which is characterized by easy recurrence and difficult to completely cure. If you want to get rid of numbness in your hands and feet, you should not only insist on medication, but also pay attention to many things in daily life.
First, find out the reason for numbness in hands and feet. Numbness of hands and feet is only a symptom. The first step is to deal with the causes of numbness caused by it. For numbness of hands and feet, the first task is to make a clear diagnosis and find the cause. No matter what causes numbness in hands and feet, you should go to the hospital first to judge whether there is nerve damage.
Second, a reasonable diet, light, less salt, less animal fat, and eating more vegetables rich in fiber and vitamins will help soften blood vessels and relieve numbness in hands and feet.
Third, drinking plenty of water can reduce blood viscosity, prevent thrombosis and improve blood supply to the brain. According to the recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines for China Residents, the recommended daily drinking water for China residents is 1200mL. Adults who live in a mild climate and engage in light physical activities need to drink 1500- 1700 ml of water every day. Minors are appropriately reduced according to different ages.
Fourth, moderate exercise. You can take a walk, jog or do Tai Chi outdoors in the afternoon or evening, but not for too long or too much exercise. Warm up before exercise 10 minute (stretching legs and twisting waist, etc.). ).
Fifth, pay attention to sleeping posture. It's best to lie flat when sleeping, and don't press your hands and feet. The height of the pillow is generally 7~9 cm, and the hardness should be moderate. Never sleep on your stomach. This sleeping position will put pressure on the back of your neck and cause long-term pain in your neck and back.
Sixth, regular physical examination, the elderly should regularly check blood pressure, blood lipids, and do hemorheology tests. If you have high blood pressure or hyperlipidemia, you should treat it in time.
Seventh, work and rest regularly, insist on going to bed early and getting up early, don't stay up late and don't watch TV for a long time at night. Take a nap for 40 minutes. Go to the hospital to find out the cause of numbness in hands and feet, and don't blindly use indigenous methods at home.