Frequent numbness in the limbs is a sign of what disease?

The article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Nguyen Thi My - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Danang International Hospital.

Numbness in hands and feet is a disease that everyone suffers from different conditions. If numbness in the limbs is frequent and does not go away, the patient needs to pay close attention to go to the doctor to determine the right cause and treat it in time, to avoid dangerous and unpredictable complications later.

Numbness in the limbs usually has a mild onset such as numbness in the fingertips and feet, a feeling of being injected. These symptoms can be more severe and prolonged, and the numbness pain will spread along the arms and legs, affecting the patient's movement. Symptoms of numbness in the limbs may appear in the toes, feet, hands, arms, shoulder blades, thighs, buttocks, waist... feeling, sometimes painful, depending on the specific situation of each person. Depending on the cause of the numbness in the limbs, the patient has accompanying symptoms such as shoulder pain, low back pain due to spondylolisthesis, pain along the nerve line due to lumbar disc herniation. . Even the patient may have motor paralysis, with manifestations such as eating a lot but losing a lot of weight...

The common cause of frequent numbness in the limbs is lack of exercise, an unreasonable diet plus life pressure...
Besides, numbness in the limbs often occurs in Some cases are as follows:
Pregnant women at the end of pregnancy often have symptoms of numbness in their limbs because the fetus compresses blood vessels and nerves, making blood circulation more difficult. Therefore, when you stay in a long position, when sleeping, you are pinched, doing squats, standing for a long time will often experience numbness in your limbs. Blood vessels and nerves are compressed, making it difficult for blood to circulate, leading to numbness in the limbs. Standing and sitting postures, sleeping in the wrong position, heavy labor, sitting continuously... are the causes of frequent numbness in limbs. Some cases of numbness in the limbs are caused by weather changes, especially when the seasons change, it's cold, causing sensory disturbances. Some medications cause numbness in the limbs. People with diabetes often have symptoms of numbness in the limbs due to complications of the disease.

Patients need to be examined clinically and paraclinically to find out the exact cause of frequent numbness of the limbs. During the examination, the doctor will exploit the clinical information, appoint an imaging test to find out the abnormal signs that are the cause of the frequent numbness of the limbs. Thereby, the patient is oriented to the right, effective and timely treatment. In addition, we should know the measures to prevent numbness of the limbs often such as:
Strengthening body movement, exercise regularly. A well-balanced, reasonable diet with adequate micronutrients. Limit sitting in one position for too long, do not exercise... Limit alcohol, stimulants. Quit smoking. Keep your hands and feet warm when the seasons change, especially in winter. Especially for the subjects such as people with diabetes, pregnant women, people with cardiovascular disease... it is necessary to pay attention to the health examination immediately when having symptoms of numbness in the limbs regularly. National General Hospital Vinmec Hospital is one of the hospitals that not only ensures professional quality with a team of leading medical doctors, modern equipment and technology, but also stands out for its comprehensive medical examination, consultation and treatment services. , professional; civilized, polite, safe and sterile medical examination and treatment space.

Master. American doctor has more than 6 years of experience as an internal medicine doctor at Hue Central Hospital, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital; Tam Tri Da Nang Hospital; Danang Hospital. Currently, he is a General Internal Medicine Doctor at Vinmec Da Nang International General Hospital.