If you experience numbness and weakness in your hands along with numbness or objects falling out of your hands, it is essential to see a neurologist. If detected early, this can be completely reversed with physiotherapy and medication.
The following may be the main culprits behind hand discomfort:
1. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
This is a condition in which the median nerve in the wrist is compressed. This is common in computer users, drivers, and sewing workers. There is numbness and pain mainly in the thumb and index finger.
2. Vitamin B12 deficiency
B12 is the most essential vitamin for nerve health. Due to its deficiency, numbness, tingling, and burning sensations may be experienced in the hands and feet.
3. Cervical Spondylosis
The wear and tear of the vertebrae in the neck puts pressure on the nerves there. This pain starts from the neck and spreads to the arms, causing tingling and numbness in the hands.
4. Diabetes (Diabetic Neuropathy)
High blood sugar levels over a long period of time can damage the nerves. One of the first symptoms of this is tingling and numbness in the hands and feet.
5. Reduced blood flow
Reduced blood flow to the hands, either through the accumulation of fat in the blood vessels to the hands or otherwise, can cause tingling. Sleeping with your arms folded can also temporarily block blood flow.
6. Thyroid problems
People with hypothyroidism are likely to have fluid retention in the body. This can put pressure on the nerves in the wrists, causing tingling and pain.
Things to consider to reduce pain:
Rest: Don’t overwork your hands and give them rest from time to time.
Exercise: Practice light exercises that stretch your fingers and wrists.
Check: Check for vitamin deficiency or diabetes.
