Hand Numbness/Tingling While Sleeping! Thoracic Outlet Syndrome! Simple FIX! | Dr Wil & Dr K
Nerve compression syndromes: These include carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar nerve compression, and radial nerve compression. They occur when nerves in the hand or arm are compressed, causing numbness, tingling, and sometimes weakness or pain.
Diabetic neuropathy: This is a complication of diabetes that can damage the nerves, causing numbness, tingling, and pain in the hands and feet.
Vitamin B12 deficiency: Vitamin B12 is essential for nerve function. Deficiency can cause numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hands and feet.
Other medical conditions: Less common causes of hand numbness during sleep include cervical spondylosis (arthritis in the neck), arthritis, and autoimmune diseases.
Treatment: Treatment for hand numbness while sleeping depends on the underlying cause. For simple cases due to sleep position, changing your sleep position and avoiding pressure on your hands and arms can help. For more serious cases, treatment might involve medication, physical therapy, and in some cases, surgery.
Here are some tips to prevent hand numbness while sleeping:
Avoid sleeping on your side with your arms tucked under your body.
Sleep on your back or side with a pillow between your knees to keep your spine aligned.
Avoid bending your wrists or elbows while sleeping.
Do gentle stretching exercises before bed to improve circulation.
If you wake up with numb hands, shake them out and gently massage them to restore circulation.
If the numbness and tingling persist, consult a healthcare professional to rule out any underlying medical conditions.
Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful:
Sleep Foundation: https://www.medicinenet.com/insomnia_and_numbness_or_tingling/multisymptoms.htm
Healthline: https://www.healthline.com/health/waking-up-with-numb-hands
Medical News Today: https://www.healthline.com/health/waking-up-with-numb-hands