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What Causes Numbness In Your Hands?

Numbness may seem quite unharmful; but if it happens every now and then, there is a great cause of concern. Read here to know the causes of numbness in your hands.

By Somya Ojha

Have you been experiencing numbness in your hands from time to time? If so, then do read on, as it could be can indication of an underlying health issue.

Several people experience the numb feeling and tingling sensation in their hands, once in awhile. But it becomes a cause of concern when it starts to happen every now and then.

Hand numbness is one of those common things that most people dismiss as unimportant. But, more common than not, this could be your body's way of trying to warn you of a bigger issue.

Often people overlook this kind of a sensation or numbness in the hands, mainly because it comes and goes. But the fact that it keeps happening should not be taken lightly. So, today, we have assembled a list of possible causes that can lead to numbness in your hands.

Especially, if this is something that is bothering you on a regular basis and adversely affecting the functionality of your hands, then it is highly important to get to the bottom of this issue.

Also, if you’ve been experiencing any numb or tingling sensation in your hands, then you must seek professional help to get a proper medical evaluation done.

Take a look at the possible causes, here.

 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Thenumber of people suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome is at an all time high. This syndrome is common among those who over-exert their wrists and nerves on a daily basis.

 Excessive Alcohol Consumption

Excessive Alcohol Consumption

Another possible cause for numbness and tingling in the hand could be excessive alcohol consumption. Yes, drinking too much of alcohol can cause a series of symptoms like numbness, tingling sensation and even trembling.

Nerve Injury

Nerve Injury

Nerve injury is another common cause for numbness in the hands. Even if just one single nerve gets injured or gets compressed, it can adversely affect the functionality of the entire hand.

 Fatigue

Fatigue

Fatigue is another reason that could cause numbness in your hands. Several people who experience fatigue are known to experience the numb feeling and tingling sensation in the hands and also in toes, at times.

Diabetes

Diabetes

People suffering from diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes, may experience numb feeling in the hands from time to time. That is becausediabetes affects the peripheral nerves that can lead to numbness in the hands from time to time.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

MS is a disabling disease that affects the functionality of multiple organs in the body, especially the central nervous system. As a resultan individual may experience a numb feeling or tingling sensation in the hands.

Nutritional Deficiency

Nutritional Deficiency

Nutrients are essential for the vital organs of your body to function efficiently. On the other hand, deficiency of essential nutrients can lead to several health ailments, including certain harrowing symptoms like numbness in the hands and sometimes in the legs.

Story first published: Thursday, October 20, 2016, 14:18 [IST]
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