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Hand and Feet Numbness
What is Hand and Feet Numbness?
Hand and feet numbness is the loss, reduction, or alteration of normal sensation in these areas. It is not a disease itself, but a symptom of an underlying problem. This sensation is often described as a “pins-and-needles” feeling (paresthesia), tingling, burning, or a feeling that the limb has “fallen asleep.” It happens when there is damage, irritation, or compression of the nerves that send signals from your hands and feet to your brain. While sometimes temporary, persistent numbness is a sign that you need a medical evaluation.
Finding the precise source of numbness is key to relief. Dr. Jitendra Kumar Nagar is an expert in diagnosing complex nerve conditions, using his practical experience to pinpoint the cause and restore feeling.
Causes and Associated Symptoms
Numbness in the hands and feet is caused by anything that disrupts the pathway of the nerves supplying these extremities. The symptom of numbness is a direct result of this nerve signal interruption. For example, a cause like a “slip disc” in your spine can press on a nerve root, leading to a symptom of numbness and shooting pain down your leg. Similarly, a systemic disease like diabetes can damage tiny peripheral nerves over time, causing a constant, “glove-and-stocking” numbness in both feet and hands.
Common Causes We Investigate:
Spinal Nerve Compression: A herniated disc, spinal stenosis, or cervical spondylosis putting pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots.
Peripheral Neuropathy: Widespread nerve damage, most commonly caused by diabetes, but also by vitamin deficiencies (especially B12), or other conditions.
Nerve Entrapment: Pressure on a nerve in a specific location, such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in the wrist (affecting the hand) or Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome in the ankle (affecting the foot).
Traumatic Injury: A previous injury to the neck, back, or limbs that damaged or bruised the nerves.
Other Symptoms That May Accompany Numbness:
A tingling or “pins-and-needles” feeling.
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