This article was medically reviewed by Rekha Kumar, MD, an assistant professor of medicine and member of the Prevention Medical Review Board, on July 10, 2019. Your hands contain some of the most ...

Hand numbness can be an uncomfortable sensation, often caused by factors like poor circulation, nerve compression, or ...

When it's extra cold outside, even if you remember your gloves or mittens, your fingers are always the first things to go numb. In this case, that's due to a process called vasoconstriction, in which ...

Waking up with a numb hand can be an unsettling experience. The sensation of pins and needles or complete numbness often leaves many wondering what’s happening beneath the surface. Understanding why ...

Numbness and tingling in the hands can be unsettling, especially if it occurs frequently. It might feel like tingling, pins and needles, or a complete loss of sensation. Keep reading to learn the ...

Your hands contain some of the most sensitive touch receptors in your entire body, and all of those touch receptors are connected to your brain by a network of nerves. If even one of those nerves—or ...

A simple hand stretch shared by a physiotherapist is gaining attention for potentially relieving hand numbness. Research also indicates that shoulder problems can contribute to hand numbness, ...

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A 50-year-old woman with a history of diabetes and hypertension presents with a chief complaint of left hand numbness. She reports a 6-month history of left hand numbness and tingling, primarily ...

Numbness in the hands or feet can spark immediate concern, hinting at an underlying issue that demands attention. Although sporadic episodes of numbness may appear innocuous, the persistence or ...

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