Numbness, tingling in the hands
Some people experience Numbness and tingling in the hands. There are 2 possible diagnosis.
It is often diagnosed as 1. Carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal Tunnel. What is it?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a collection of symptoms - with pain as the main problem - that result from squashing of the median nerve as it runs through the carpal tunnel.1.
or
2. Thoracic outlet syndrome
What happens?
The nerves from the neck area get compressed on their way in the thoracic outlet as they travel to the arm.
What isNumbness
Numbness, aka Hypoesthesia, indicates a lack of sensation in some particular area of your body. Everyone, at some point, goes through this numbness for a while. This is a very common phenomenon that causes tingling or sharp pain in the affected area. Numbness can be caused due to many reasons like nerve compression, nerve injuries, constant pressure on hands and feet, lethargy, fatigue, excessive drinking, smoking, exposure to cold compress, lack of vitamin B12, magnesium, and nutritional deficiency. Medical conditions like diabetes, migraine, thyroid, carpal tunnel syndrome and multiple sclerosis may also increase the risk of hypoesthesia. 2.
Healing and self therapy
Circulatory herbs for blood supply
Ginko biloba, ginger, cayenne, cinnamon,
Oils to rub into the area (mix witha carrier oil like olive oil)
rosemary, sage, ginger, St Johns Wort,lavender primrose, sage
Massage the area daily
Daily Exercise - Yoga, Tai Chi will release any muscle tension and reduce inflamation over time.
Vitamins
Deficiency in B12/B6 can cause neural transmission blockages.
References
1.https://patient.info/health/carpal-tunnel-syndrome-leaflet
2. https://www.homeremedyhacks.com/24-home-remedies-to-get-rid-of-numbness-in-hand-and-feet/
Footnotes
More reading
https://www.homeremedyhacks.com/24-home-remedies-to-get-rid-of-numbness-in-hand-and-feet/