The hands and feet are numb, which is the most common. For example, if you squat for a long time and sit cross-legged for a long time, your legs and feet will become numb, and if you sleep on your stomach, your hands and feet will become numb. This is mainly caused by being in a position for a long time, or if you are under pressure from your limbs, you may feel numb. At this time, it is often enough to get up and move for a while.
But if your hands and feet are numb often, or they will not disappear for a long time, you need to be vigilant. Some diseases may be on the way to come, and they may have been entangled with you, so don’t take it lightly!
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shoulder and neck soreness and numbness. Beware of cervical spondylosis
The harm of cervical spondylosis can be said to be spread throughout the body, and can also lead to numbness symptoms in the hands, especially nerve root type cervical spondylosis .
A series of pathological changes in cervical spondylosis, such as cervical disc herniation, osteogenesis, and joint loosening and displacement, can all cause stimulation, pulling and compression to the cervical nerve root, resulting in reactive edema, root canal stenosis and adhesion in the cervical nerve root and surrounding tissues, and then symptoms of finger numbness.
There is a characteristic of hand numbness caused by cervical spondylosis, which is that it is distributed like a tree in the early stage. Sometimes, not only does the fingertips become numb and dull, but it can also affect the forearm and upper arm. It is often accompanied by reduced grip strength, soreness in the neck and shoulders, radiation pain or movement disorders in the upper limbs.
Learn towel exercise , stay away from cervical spondylosis
This set of movements can be exercised multiple times a day. On the one hand, it helps to restore the cervical spine curvature , and on the other hand, it can also exercise the muscles of the neck and protect the cervical spine.
*Relax your neck:
slowly lower your head and raise your head;
turn your head to the side and upwards;
faces forward and nods to the left and right.
*Relax shoulders: open your shoulders, stretch your hands forward, and stretch your shoulders.
*Towel fuck: Put the towel behind your neck, try to exert force forward, and at the same time, tilt your head back to fight, hold on for 5 seconds to recover, and repeat for 5 times.
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Hand pain, swelling, and numbness may be caused by gout
clinically showing numbness of hands, about 1% of patients with gout clinically are caused by gout. It may be caused by uric acid precipitation in the median nerve, compressing the median nerve, and symptoms such as numbness of the limbs, edema , and even causing joint pain. This usually occurs in
, indicating that gout has entered the acute arthritis phase and must be intervened in time, otherwise it is likely to cause joint deformities, stiffness, and even kidney disease.
Gout patients eat less fat meat, seafood and other foods. You can also try drinking Erqin Decoction in daily life, which can help reduce uric acid, relieve pain, and relieve gout attacks.
Method: Qinpi 10 grams and Qinzu 10 grams. Decoct the two medicines together for 20 minutes to make a tea drink instead.
Qinpipe clears heat and drys dampness, astringes and stops diarrhea, and improves eyesight;Qinpipe removes rheumatism, clears dampness and heat, and stops numbness and pain.
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at night, mostly due to unstable blood pressure
Some people may have more numb hands and feet when they go to bed at night. It is recommended to measure blood pressure at this time, as it may be caused by poor blood pressure control.
Because when the blood pressure is too high, local blood supply to the arms or nerves are damaged, it may lead to numbness, dizziness, headache, tinnitus , insomnia and other symptoms. Generally, if you control your blood pressure well, these symptoms will be relieved.
However, if the discomfort symptoms still cannot be relieved after blood pressure is controlled, you need to pay attention to whether the patient has neurological lesions. At this time, you need to go to a regular hospital for electromyography and other examinations.
Antihypertensive exercises
People with high blood pressure can usually try the following antihypertensive exercises at home. This is a health care method in ancient Taoism. Massage your ears and beat the sky drum can quickly relieve dizziness, tinnitus and high blood pressure, and can also prevent stroke .
The first style: pinch the auricle
from top to bottom, and press from the tip of the ear to the earlobe. Generally, press about 30 times.
Second style: Press the ears
to rub the ears clockwise or counterclockwise, and you can feel the auricle fever, perming and painful, and you can also massage 30 times.
The third form: Knock the Tiangu
Press the auricle with the palm of your hand, then press it on the middle finger with your index finger, press the Fengchi point, and knock it for a total of 30 times.
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Symmetric numbness, anti-diabetic neuropathy
Diabetes has a long course and may cause metabolism disorders. If blood sugar is in a state of uncertain floating for a long time, the blood vessels are prone to ischemia for a long time, and the nerves will also be affected, and neuropathy will appear.
. Numbness caused by diabetic peripheral neuropathy is usually symmetrical, starting from the distal end and gradually developing upward, often accompanied by pain and sensory abnormalities, such as numbness, ants walking, and electric shock, which often worsens in cold and nighttime. If there is no timely intervention and treatment, it may develop into hand and foot muscle atrophy, loss of function, foot ulcers, and face the risk of amputation!
Ginseng, Essence, Peach Health Porridge to prevent peripheral neuropathy
This is a dietary therapy recommended by experts in the program. It can replenish qi and nourish yin, clear heat and produce fluid, promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis , unblock meridians, and can help prevent diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
[Composition] red ginseng 3 grams, polygonatum 10 grams, yam 10 grams, 10 grams of Pueraria root, 10 grams of hawthorn, 26 grams of peach kernel html, 3 jujubes (cut), and 100 grams of japonica rice.
Red ginseng replenishes vital energy (double not exceed 3 grams per day), Polygonatum replenishes qi and nourishes yin, yam strengthens the spleen and nourishes yin, Pueraria root clears heat and produces fluid, unblocks menstruation and activates meridians and activates meridians and activates meridians and activates meridians, hawthorn digests food and accumulates, promotes qi and removes stasis, dissolves turbidity and reduces lipids, and jujube replenishes qi and nourishes blood .
[Preparation method] Soak red ginseng, Polygonatum, Pueraria root, and peach kernels, fry and remove the juice, and then put it in a casserole with the pre-soaked japonica rice, yam, hawthorn and jujubes to cook porridge. Can be used for 2-3 people, and the service is 2 times a day. If a person takes the meal, the amount should be reduced proportionally.
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numbness and coldness on one side of the limbs may be a sign of cerebral infarction
If numbness of hands and feet occurs on one limb and the other side is completely normal, then beware that it is a sign of cerebral infarction .
Because when there is ischemic or hemorrhagic damage to the brain, it will have a great impact on the nerves, causing peripheral nerve reactions, and numbness and coldness in the limbs are also one of the signals. It may also be accompanied by speech disorders, transient blackness of one eye, and unstable walking.
Some people may recover quickly when the above symptoms occur. Most of them are transient ischemia attacks , but don’t take it lightly, because it will often occur repeatedly, and after several occurrences, it is likely to cause stroke , especially those who have hypertension , hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia , and arteriosclerosis, and be more vigilant!
Brain Protection Prescription
Health experts have recommended two brain protection prescriptions in the program before, which can help improve brain blood circulation.
① Brain protection No. 1 recipe
medicinal materials: 15 grams of Codonopsis pilosula, Acorus granulum 15 grams, Yuanzhi 15 grams.
Codonopsis pilosula is smooth and replenishes qi, Acorus granulated opens the nine orifices, taking it for a long time to lighten the body, and improving memory.
② Brain protection No. 2 prescription
medicinal materials: Astragalus 30-50 grams, Angelica 6 grams, and 15 grams of Acorus granulum.
Astragalus is the best medicine for qi. The dosage can be selected according to the condition of brain blood supply disorders.
No. 1 is suitable for health care for the general population, and No. 2 is suitable for people who already have brain blood supply disorders. Both of these prescriptions are recommended before going to bed. Now you can eat them every few days and after winter, you can eat them 5 days a week.
In short, if there is continuous numbness and other discomfort, you must seek medical treatment as soon as possible to find out the cause. Please follow the doctor's advice for specific prescriptions.
(I am the doctor official microsoft)
