5 dangerous diseases hidden behind the symptom of numbness in limbs
(Baonghean.vn) - Numbness in the limbs, also known as numbness in the limbs syndrome, is often overlooked because it is a fairly common phenomenon. In fact, these seemingly normal symptoms can potentially pose many risks of dangerous diseases... Therefore, it is extremely necessary to understand the origin and treatment of this disease.
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If one side of your arm or finger is often numb, it is likely caused by cervical spondylosis. Usually, numbness in one arm is chronic and often occurs. Along with numbness in the arm, you will feel pain and stiffness in the shoulder blade. |
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Numbness in the limbs is mainly caused by pathological changes in degenerative spine disease, causing numbness in the arms and legs... This unfocused numbness in the limbs is caused by stimulation of the nerve area, such as degenerative spine disease and herniated discs. The disc pressing on the nerves can make human activities more difficult. |
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Carpal tunnel syndrome leads to thickening of the transverse carpal ligaments, swelling of the tendons in the carpal tunnel, hematoma of the organs causing the tissues in the carpal tunnel to deform, or hyperplasia of the carpal bones leading to a narrowing of the inner circumference of the carpal tunnel. This presses on the median nerve, leading to diseases with the main symptoms being numbness and loss of strength in the fingers. |
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If one side of the body has numbness in the limbs but the other side is fine, you should be alert, because these could be early signs of a stroke... Numbness in the limbs caused by a stroke is often acute, accompanied by symptoms such as speech disorders, difficulty moving one side of the leg or arm, etc. If this happens, you should go to the hospital for immediate examination and treatment. |
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Peripheral neuropathy caused by diabetes is often accompanied by symmetrical pain and abnormal sensations… It can be numbness, tingling, hot, or electric shock in the limbs. Symptoms will go from the toes to the knees, making the patient feel like the body is wearing socks and gloves. |