Many have experienced an unpleasant sensation of aching pain in the hand, which can wake you up at night. Attempts to move the limb fail, only after a few minutes a slight tingling appears in the fingers, which increases with time. Then it gradually subsides, but the feeling of discomfort persists for some time. Such sensations indicate that your right arm from the elbow to the hand (or the left) is numb. Numbness is an unpleasant but fairly common occurrence.
Why do my hands go numb?
The most common cause of hand numbness is the wrong pillow for sleeping. Too much forces the sleeping person to strongly arch the cervical spine, which leads to impaired blood circulation and, consequently, to impaired mobility and sensitivity of the upper limbs. So if your right arm from the elbow to the hand or the left goes numb, listen carefully to your feelings before going to bed - is it comfortable for you to lie on your pillow. Too small a pillow can lead to the same consequences, so it's best to get an orthotic that suits you and forget about hand problems.
Are you sleeping right?
If your arms go numb to the elbow, you should pay attention to how you sleep. Incorrect body position can lead to impaired blood flow, which will lead to discomfort. For example, get rid of the habit of sleeping with your arms thrown behind your head: in this position, the arms are higher than the body, and the cardiovascular system, which slows down at night, cannot “get” to them. If the right arm goes numb from the elbow to the hand, pay attention to whether you are sleeping on your right side with your hand under your head. Everyone knows that sleeping on the left side is not very good, as the load on the heart increases, but you need to sleep on the right side too. Also, the cause of numbness of the upper limbs in a dream can be uncomfortable clothing, with hard seams and folds. It should be free, not restricting movement, and it is better to remove jewelry before going to bed.
Other causes of numbness
When the right hand goes numb from the elbow to the hand (or the left, or even both), you need to carefully listen to your feelings. Uncomfortable pillow or clothing is easily eliminated, but symptoms may remain. In this case, you should consult a doctor, since numbness of the upper limbs is a symptom of any disease, even life-threatening. For example, it may be carpal tunnel syndrome (aka carpal tunnel syndrome). Numbness occurs due to compression of the median nerve by tendons and bones, which leads to severe pain andinflammatory process. It can also be osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, which acts like a high pillow, but it is much more difficult to get rid of it. The cause may also be chronic circulatory disorders that occur due to systemic disorders in the body - diabetes mellitus, coronary heart disease, anemia, hypertension, etc.
What to do?
This problem should not be dismissed. If hand numbness has become a constant companion of your life, you should consult a doctor. You will be prescribed an examination, on the basis of which they will establish the causes of numbness and think over a treatment plan. Take care of yourself and stay he althy!
