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If you often feel numbness in your hands or feet, or if the feeling of burning or burning persists, it is important to find out the exact cause. There are not a few people who think that it is a temporary phenomenon caused by blood circulation disorder or excessive use, but numbness in the hands and feet is mostly caused by peripheral nerve abnormalities, and it can be improved quickly by finding and treating the underlying disease.
The nervous system is divided into two main categories: the peripheral nervous system and the central nervous system. The peripheral nervous system extends from the spinal nerves to the fingertips and toes, and the brain and spinal cord correspond to the central nervous system. Most peripheral neuropathy is identified as a common cause of numbness in the extremities. The overall feeling of the hands and feet may become numb, and there may be a burning sensation.
It may tingle even when not in use, and it is easy to experience a tickling sensation as if insects are crawling.
In particular, when exposed to cold air or when exercise function decreases, symptoms become more severe. Even simple actions, such as buttoning up and gripping small objects, can become difficult, and cramps often occur. If it is accompanied by autonomic nerve problems, symptoms such as indigestion, heart palpitations, and dizziness may occur concurrently.
Many modern people are experiencing peripheral neuropathy due to diseases such as turtle neck syndrome, cervical disc, and lumbar disc. In addition, if it is related to thyroid, diabetes, or vitamin deficiency, it is classified as metabolic neuropathy. Therefore, prior to treatment, it is important to accurately identify the cause of each person’s numbness in their hands and feet.
for treatment?
Numbness in the limbs requires electromyography, which checks the electrophysiological waveform by inserting a needle into the muscle. In addition, nerve conduction studies, which analyze waveforms by applying electrical stimulation to peripheral nerves, can also be performed. Both tests are useful in diagnosing peripheral nervous system abnormalities and can identify related diseases.
For peripheral neuropathy related to musculoskeletal disorders, symptoms can be improved through non-surgical treatments such as injection therapy, extracorporeal shock waves, and drug prescriptions.
Numbness in the hands and feet that lasts in everyday life is easy to ignore and ignore, but if it lasts for a long time, the treatment process becomes difficult. We hope that you can accurately identify the cause through the necessary examination and treat the root cause to get rid of the discomfort of numbness in your hands and feet.
Help : Seoul Q Rehabilitation Medicine Director Lee Seung-min
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