COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT NUMBNESS ANSWERED BY DOCTORS.
Why does one's arm go numb when kept bent?
Expert opinion from Dr. Anuvitha KamathMBBS · 3 years of experience · India
Numb hands usually develop due to extremely cold weather. It indicates that the body is trying to maintain regular temperature for the vital organs. It so develops due to a lack of adequate blood supply to the hand when the hand is kept bent. And hence the major blood supply is to the vital organs, and hands and extremities receive minimal blood circulation, resulting in cold hands. Other causes are anemia, Raynaud's disease (disease of the upper arms' blood vessels and circulation), diabetes, burgers disease, lupus, frostbite, and scleroderma.
Expert opinion from Dr. Anet VargheseDoctor of Medicine (MBBS) · 1 years of experience · India
Keeping your elbow bent for long periods of time or repeatedly bending your elbow can irritate the ulnar nerve and cause the pain, tingling, or numbness. The ulnar nerve—which travels from the shoulder to the hand—wraps around a bony ridge on the inside of the elbow called the medial epicondyle. Thus, your arm go numb when kept bent.
What causes pins and numbness in legs?
Expert opinion from Dr. Anet VargheseDoctor of Medicine (MBBS) · 1 years of experience · India
Causes pins and numbness in legs can be a temporarily pinched nerve, sciatica, low vitamin B levels, alcohol consumption, diabetes mellitus, nerve damages in any form, neuropathies, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, etc.
Is numbness in both legs a serious condition?
Expert opinion from Dr. Himanshu J. VatsDoctor of Medicine (MBBS) · 1.5 years of experience · India
Numbness in both legs can be a symptom of several different conditions, some of which are serious and require medical attention. It is important to see a healthcare provider if you are experiencing numbness in both legs, especially if the numbness is accompanied by other symptoms such as weakness, loss of bladder or bowel control, or difficulty walking. Some potential causes of numbness in both legs include: Peripheral neuropathy: A condition that affects the nerves in the legs, causing numbness, tingling, or weakness. Sciatica: A condition caused by compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back down to the legs. Spinal cord injury or compression: Damage to the spinal cord can cause numbness or paralysis in the legs. Multiple sclerosis: A chronic autoimmune disease that can affect the nerves in the body, including those in the legs. Stroke: A blockage or rupture of a blood vessel in the brain can cause numbness, weakness, or paralysis in the legs. It is important to seek medical attention if you are experiencing numbness in both legs to determine the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment. Your healthcare provider may recommend tests such as an MRI or nerve conduction studies to diagnose the cause of the numbness.
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