Often people wonder why the tip of the nose goes numb? At the same time, it is quite difficult to feel the pathology. You can easily feel when a leg or arm is numb, and the lack of sensitivity at the tip of the nose can only be detected by touching it. Sometimes the condition is accompanied by "goosebumps" and a slight tingling. But this does not cause much discomfort. Not everyone understands the reasons why the tip of the nose goes numb. And treatment always depends on what became the reason for the development of pathology. Below we will try to understand this issue.
Process characteristic
The tip of the nose goes numb - what does it mean? This condition may be primary or secondary. The first is usually provoked by the following factors:
- hypothermia;
- allergic;
- serious stress;
- injury;
- burn;
- uncomfortable posture when lying for a long time;
- appearance of abnormal cells on the skin.
If the tip of the nose becomes numb, the causes described above may be accompanied by symptoms such as pallor or, conversely, severe reddening of the skin. Dizziness, headache, and lacrimation may also occur. If the acting factor has hooked on the deeper layers of the dermis, for example, in case of injuries, rhinitis and other inflammatory processes can develop in the nose. At the same time, the mucous membrane swells, and the olfactory functions are disturbed.
If the tip of the nose goes numb, and the cause is the secondary nature of the infection, then the condition develops according to the scenario of the symptom complex of the underlying disease. So, neurology will be accompanied by sensory disturbances along the course of occurrence of nerve endings. And in case of vascular pathology, hypoxic phenomena in the tissues will appear, their oxygen starvation, which can turn into necrosis.
Physiological circumstances
If the tip of the nose goes numb, and the cause is frost, then an additional symptom will be blanching or redness of the skin in this area. This condition occurs when you stay in the cold for a long time. In this case, when a person is warm, the blood flow normalizes, and the tissues gradually warm up. If purple-bluish spots form on the skin, immediate medical attention is needed.
In addition to frostbite, there are other reasons why the tip of the nose seems to go numb:
- stress and overexertion;
- use of vasodilator drugs;
- sleep in the wrong position.
Vascular diseases
Blood circulation can be disrupted by external compression by a tumor or by clogging of blood vessels with atherosclerotic plaques. Another reason may be aneurysms (strong expansion of blood vessels with thinning of the walls). These diseases will be accompanied by the following symptoms:
- headache;
- the tip of the nose and lips go numb, and in some cases other parts of the body;
- impaired motor functions;
- vision, speech and hearing are impaired;
- difficulty swallowing;
- may feel dizzy.
Osteochondrosis
The disease develops due to the depletion of the intervertebral discs, they lose not only their shape, but also the ability to perform their functions. The disease has several types.
If the tip of the nose goes numb, the cause of which is osteochondrosis, then most likely it belongs to the cervical spine. The reason for the development of this disease are:
- injuries and various injuries;
- overweight;
- genetic predisposition;
- infections;
- violations in metabolic processes;
- age;
- serious exercise.
Signs of cervical osteochondrosis include:
- Dizziness.
- Aching pains in the neck.
- Cracking when turning the neck.
- Numbness of the tip of the nose andtingling in different parts of the face.
In addition, you may notice blurred vision, heart rhythm disturbances and shortness of breath. If left untreated, this disease can cause complications in the circulation of blood in the vessels of the brain.
Trigeminal neuralgia
Another reason why the tip of the nose goes numb can be trigeminal neuralgia. This pathology is quite rare. It is characterized by inflammation of the nerve endings that provide sensation to the muscles of the face.
The disease occurs as a result of irritation or compression of the trigeminal nerve, which leads to inflammation of the paranasal sinuses. The main causes of neuralgia are:
- Infectious diseases.
- Nerve compression.
- Disorders of the nervous system.
- Hypercooling.
- Incorrect dental treatment, flux, jaw surgeries.
- Metabolic disorders.
Signs of the disease include:
- Tingling and numbness of the nose.
- The appearance of pain in the facial area.
- Change of facial expressions.
- Muscle twitching.
- Face distortion.
- Severe tearing.
Colds and headaches
In some cases, the tip of the nose becomes numb at the very beginning of a cold or flu. The change in sensitivity is quick, spontaneous and does not pose any danger.
In addition to the common cold, numbness can cause migraines. If acute pain occurs inbridge of the nose, then getting rid of such a symptom without medication will not work.
Which doctor to contact
If numbness occurs without external factors affecting it, you need to make an appointment with a local therapist. He will collect an anamnesis, conduct a survey, examine and, based on all this, draw his conclusions.
If the doctor suspects any disease of the internal organs, he sends the patient to specialists who treat the corresponding pathologies. If you have problems with blood vessels, you should visit a cardiologist. He will do an ultrasound of the heart and conduct a complete examination, which will allow for a diagnosis.
If you suspect neuralgia or problems with the spine, you will need the help of a neurologist. In the event that problems arise in the diagnosis, a CT or MRI of the desired area of the body is prescribed.
Cure hypothermia
When the tip of the nose becomes numb, the choice of treatment depends on the causes of this condition. If this is hypothermia, then to eliminate discomfort, you should warm this area of \u200b\u200bthe skin. Heating pads, hot objects and other aggressive methods are prohibited.
It is recommended to apply a towel soaked in cool water to the nose. When the nose gets used to this temperature, it is increased and the wet towel is again brought to the right place. Gradually, the numb surface will warm up, blood circulation will improve, and the vessels will expand.
After that, the discomfort will disappear, and the sensitivity will return. All this is possibledo it yourself at home. But if there are symptoms of severe frostbite, this method is not used. In this case, professional medical attention is needed.
Vascular treatment
In vascular diseases, treatment is prescribed in accordance with the established diagnosis. It usually includes:
- means that eliminate soft tissue swelling;
- drugs that prevent rapid blood clotting;
- physiotherapy;
- neurometabolic drugs.
The choice of necessary medical procedures is determined only by the doctor after a full examination. In some cases, computed or magnetic resonance imaging is also used.
If conservative treatment methods fail to achieve the desired effect, surgery may be prescribed.
Treatment of neuralgia
If the nose becomes numb due to trigeminal neuralgia, the following procedures are performed:
- anti-inflammatory drugs are prescribed;
- means are used that act directly on the nerve endings;
- reducing the excitability of nerve fibers, to reduce pain;
- physiotherapy: microcurrents, UHF, ultraviolet, electrophoresis, massage, laser therapy).
As in the previous case, self-medication is unacceptable. The effect of the therapy does not come immediately, so the patient may experience discomfort for some time. But after the retreat of the pathology, the numbness will completely go away.
Treatment of osteochondrosis
This disease is dangerous due to its complications, so the following rules should be observed in its treatment:
- bed rest;
- medical diet;
- physiotherapy;
- taking all medicines prescribed by the doctor;
- therapeutic gymnastics.
If conservative treatment fails, the patient is sent for surgery.
Doctors' opinions
Specialists believe that a nose that has lost sensitivity does not pose a he alth hazard. Most often, this symptom is associated with physiological causes: hypothermia, uncomfortable posture during sleep, allergies.
But if this condition occurs frequently and for no apparent reason, doctors recommend going to the hospital. After all, it is impossible to independently determine why the tip of the nose is numb. Usually, with well-designed treatment, the pathology can be successfully treated.
Conclusion
There can be many reasons for numbness of the tip of the nose. Not all of them indicate the presence of a serious pathology. This should be understood. But still, if numbness manifests itself too often and is accompanied by other unpleasant symptoms: headache, dizziness, tearing, inflammatory processes, you should consult a doctor. Otherwise, you can expect an unfavorable outcome of the disease that caused the numbness.
