awakening with numb arms and hands
Your sleeping position and carpal tunnel syn
drome can lead you to awaken with numbness in one or both of your hands and arms. Peripheral neuropathy, TOS, and cervical spondylosis are further reasons of numb hands and arms. Alcoholism can potentially be the root of it.
Hands that are numb when you wake up are usually a sign of a problem with the nerves or circulation in the arms. If the person changes their sleeping posture, the symptom should go away when the explanation is straightforward, such as dozing off on the arms or with the hands in an awkward position.
One or more of the nerves in your arm or wrist may be damaged, irritated, or compressed, resulting in hand numbness. Numbness can also result from illnesses that damage the peripheral nerves, such as diabetes, albeit with this condition, comparable symptoms typically start in the feet first.
Can numb hands be treated?
Hand treatment may be beneficial when there is stiffness or weakness. You'll be shown some strengthening exercises by your hand therapist that can be beneficial. Braces for the wrist or elbow can frequently reduce positional numbness. Using steroid injections, some compression neuropathies can be managed (also known as a cortisone shot).
Will carpal tunnel syndrome numbness disappear?
Your hand may pain or become numb as a result of such pressure. Usually, carpal tunnel syndrome is not significant. With therapy, the pain will usually go away and there won't be any long-term effects on your wrist or hand.
Your risk increases if you sleep on your hands, especially if they are flexed. When you go to bed, pay attention to the position of your hands. Purchase a wrist brace to wear while you sleep if you already have numbness or tingling in your hands at night or when you wake up.
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