Causes and treatments for numb fingers

Some people report numbness in their fingers. Although it is not a serious illness, it always makes them uncomfortable and has a certain impact on their life and work. So is this a disease or a symptom? What effect will this numbness have on the body over a long period of time? Let’s see what the doctor says? Let’s learn together.

The sensory nerves of the fingers are derived from the nerve roots of the cervical spinal cord, forming the brachial plexus in the cervical axilla, and then dividing into the radial nerve, median nerve, ulnar nerve, etc., passing through the upper arm and forearm, becoming peripheral nerves and distributed to the hands and fingers. When the gods of these parts

Numbness and pain in the fingers will occur when injury, inflammation, tumor, pressure, etc. cause abnormal sensation. Dangers of numb fingers

Finger numbness is an independent disease caused by damage to the motor nerves of the limbs. It is mostly caused by hemiplegia caused by stroke, diabetes, neuritis, cervical spondylosis, lumbar spondylosis, etc. The tiny blood vessels around the motor nerve fibers are blocked, compressing the motor fibers, causing serious damage to the motor nerve fibers, reduced nerve conduction ability and conduction speed, and numbness of the hands and feet. In severe cases, it may develop into painful symptoms such as limb paralysis and muscle atrophy.

What to do if your fingers feel numb

Finger numbness cannot be treated symptomatically, but the cause must be treated. No matter what causes the numbness in the fingers, you should first go to the hospital's neurology department for examination to determine whether the nerves are damaged and what kind of stimulation they have received.

If it is a neurological problem, an electromyography examination is needed to further confirm the degree, range, and nature of nerve damage. If the numbness of hands and feet is caused by other reasons, the patient will be transferred to other related departments for treatment.

For numbness of hands and feet caused by nerve damage, the choice of drug treatment or surgical treatment should be based on the degree, scope, and nature of the nerve damage. Drug treatment is usually combined with acupuncture and physical therapy to promote rapid recovery. Surgical treatment is to lead the compressed nerves through surgery to relieve the compression and stimulation of the nerves.

The degree of recovery depends mainly on the cause and nature of the neuropathy. If it is peripheral nerve damage (nerves other than the brain and spinal cord), the recovery time is generally longer.

How to prevent numb fingers

1. Use both hands whenever possible. According to the theory that the left brain controls the right half of the body and the right brain controls the left half of the body, always using one hand can only stimulate the side of the brain that controls that hand. People with left-brain dominance should strengthen the use of their left hand and the left side of the body to stimulate the potential of the right brain, balance the relationship between the left and right brains, and enable their coordinated development. Therefore, people who like to use their right hand should exercise their left hand more, such as carrying things with their left hand, closing doors and windows, turning pages of books, practicing writing and drawing with their left hand, and working with their left hand. People who prefer to use their left hand should exercise their right hand.

2. Cultivate finger flexibility. To enable the fingertips to engage in some more precise activities, such as assembling small plastic models, fiddling with small toys, and sharpening pencils with a knife.

3. Enhance the flexibility of the criticism section. This is beneficial for improving the brain's working efficiency. Such as flexing and extending fingers, writing and painting with elbows suspended, knitting sweaters, etc.

4. Exercise the sensitivity of the skin. Insensitivity to touch of the skin means that the brain's sensory center is dull, so the fingers should be exposed to cold and hot stimulation frequently, such as washing hands with cold or hot water.

5. Diversify the activities of your fingers. A monotonous approach reduces finger dexterity and limits the flow of information between the brain and fingers. You can perform various forms of finger exercises, and if necessary, you can also use a fitness ball to exercise your fingers.

It seems that the key to preventing numbness in fingers is to use both hands alternately to avoid cold stimulation of the fingers. Pay attention to keeping warm, wash clothes with cold water and wear gloves to avoid contact with cold stimulation that affects the peripheral nerves of the hands; and coordinate the left and right hands. If you experience symptoms of numbness, seek medical attention promptly, find out the cause, and receive treatment early to avoid delaying the disease. Let us start from the details and care for our health!