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Numbness of the left hand, numbness of the fingers of the left hand or numbness of the left hand while sleeping are symptoms that happen to everyone from time to time and do not cause anxiety. However, when they happen often, one becomes anxious. Is it right?
Where does hand numbness come from?
Numbness in the arms and legs it can be caused by many factors, both minor and serious. How to tell them apart?
The most common cause of numbness staying in one position for a long time – this especially applies to people working at the computer. In this case, it is enough to change positions frequently. Similarly with numbnesswhich you feel when you wake up – may be a sign of sleeping in the wrong position. If you fall asleep with your hand under your head, spending a few hours in this position will certainly make her feel cramped.
A more serious cause numbness there may be an unbalanced diet that lacks minerals and vitamins – especially B6, calcium and magnesium. Here, it may be helpful to change your diet or introduce products containing the listed vitamins and minerals to it.
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Recurring numbness in arms and legs may be a symptom of back problems. In case of numbness in the legs is most often associated with the lumbar region (low back pain), next to your hands – cervical. In this case, home remedies will not help, you need to see a GP, who will refer you to an orthopedist. X-rays will certainly help in diagnosing the condition of the spine. If there is a problem with the spine, then rehabilitation is necessary – physiotherapy classes.
Occasionally, numbness may be one of the first symptoms of a serious illness. If you experience recurring problems, see your doctor. Schedule an online teleconsultation with a neurologist on the haloDoctor.pl website to receive professional help and appropriate referrals and treatment.
If the spine is in good condition, the causes hand numbness may be neurological in origin. In this case, you also need to see your GP, who should refer you to a neurologist. Problems of this type can be suspected primarily in the following situations numbness larger parts of the body are affected. In extreme cases numbness of the body may be a symptom of the onset of epilepsy, especially in patients with head injuries, meningitis and other factors that may cause epilepsy. Numbness it can be caused by malnutrition, diabetes and alcoholism.
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Another possible cause numbness there may be cardiological problems – often numbness of the left hand is a harbinger of an impending heart attack. In this case, it is accompanied by a feeling of breathlessness and pain behind the breastbone or in the stomach that does not go away after changing position.
Numbness of the little finger of the left hand and of the entire hand can be caused by Guillain-Barré syndrome. It is a disease of the peripheral nervous system in which numbness of the hands and feet, cover an increasing area of the body and weaken the muscles of the limbs. It is difficult for the person with this condition to clench their hands, climb stairs and even raise their hands.
Another cause may be rheumatoid arthritis, which is a disease of the connective tissue manifested by pain, swelling, limited mobility of the joints to varying degrees, and numbness of the hands.