Why do our arms, hands and feet fall asleep?
It is quite likely that you are with us if we say that there is nothing more unpleasant than feeling Cramps or the numbness of our hands and feet, although it is true that this numbness can actually occur with any part of the body.
In any case, it is tremendously common that they arise in the arms, hands, legs and feet.
The sensation is even more unpleasant at night, when a sudden sensation of tingling and numbness in one of the two hands wakes us suddenly, even having the sensation that we do not feel it or that we simply can not move it as we would like.
When some part of our body falls asleep, it is common for us to later feel symptoms such as tingling, a sensation of punctures in the skin and muscles like needles or pins, and pain.
The numbness of hands and feet is something absolutely normal, which happens when we are in a bad position and we prevent the blood from flowing normally. But at other times its causes are not so normal and may even be a symptom of a disorder or disease.
In fact, depending on whether it is an arm or a leg, its causes are different.
What are the causes of numbness in the hands
Bad position
It is the most common, normal and usual cause. It appears when we remain for a long time in the same position, or when we are in a bad position, which prevents blood from flowing normally.
Carpal tunnel syndrome
It is another common and habitual cause, which consists in the existence of a excessive pressure on the median nerve, which allows both sensitivity and movement to different parts of the hand. It is what is medically known as carpal tunnel syndrome.
This syndrome can cause numbness, tingling and weakness, as well as muscle damage in the hand and fingers. It is the thumb, index and middle fingers that tend to be most affected by this syndrome.
Certain work tasks
Certain jobs can influence our hands to numb more commonly, especially those tasks that involve the flexion and forced extension of the wrist.
Also the tasks that require the use of a lot of force, or the use of tools that vibrate or persistently press the wrist or the base of the palm of the hand.
You can see the neurovascular impingement syndrome, which causes shoulder, arm and hand pain, and arises especially in people who carry dead weights, with the consequent muscular stretching.
Vitamin B12 deficiency
A deficiency of B vitamins, especially vitamin B12, can cause numbness in the hands and arms. In addition, they also tend to cause other symptoms such as tiredness, drowsiness and paleness of the skin.
Injury of the intervetebral disc
Numbness and numbness of the hands may arise when an intervertebral disc herniates, and as a consequence compresses a nerve. Of course, this condition is characterized by being generally slow and progressive, which increases little by little in intensity.
It is usual for the pain to start at the nape of the neck, follow the shoulder, extend to the arm and finally end in the hand.
What to do before a numbness of hands and arms?
First of all do not worry: in most cases it is absolutely normal, which disappears after a few minutes as soon as we manage to recover the mobility of the drowsy member.
In case the numbness of hands is as a consequence of some work task the compression wristbands They are tremendously useful and adequate, since they will exert adequate pressure in order to protect the wrist from overloads.
It is also advisable follow a balanced and varied diet to provide our bodies with the B vitamins they so badly need. Especially recommended are whole grains, fruits such as bananas, green leafy vegetables and fish such as tuna. This article is published for informational purposes only. It can not and should not replace the consultation with a Physician. We advise you to consult your Trusted Doctor.
