Various disorders of the nervous system are called the modern plague of the information-technological century. One of these problems, associated mainly with stress and overwork, often worries women - tingling in the fingers. Most people try not to pay attention to this, considering the symptom as a minor trifle, whereas paresthesia can signal very serious changes in the body.
Causes of tingling in the fingers
Rare non-systematic cases of the described state arise due to a completely harmless factor - mechanical disturbance of blood circulation. It is associated with a prolonged stay of the hand in a position in which the biological fluid does not enter the vessels and capillaries. This provokes a decrease in sensitivity and numbness, and after the restoration of blood circulation, a tingling sensation is felt. Examples of such cases can serve as such situations as night sleep, lying all over the body or head on the hand, long holding heavy bags, hanging curtains.
Other causes of tingling in the fingers indicate the development of one of the following diseases:
- hyperventilation syndrome;
- diabetes;
- Buerger's disease;
- osteochondrosis;
- a cumulative syndrome;
- presence of atherosclerotic plaques in the vessels;
- hypothyroidism;
- acute or chronic nerve damage;
- arthritis;
- Lyme disease;
- increased anxiety;
- depressive episodes;
- multiple sclerosis;
- low level of electrolytes in the blood;
- excessive load on the joints;
- nerve damage;
- susceptibility to severe stress and fatigue.
Particular attention should be paid to health if the symptom described is observed in the left hand, since it can be caused by an impending heart attack or stroke.
Causes of tingling at the fingertips
If paresthesia and numbness occurs only in the area of the pads, most likely, there is a tunnel syndrome. This pathology is typical for people who perform monotonous and monotonous mechanical work - pianists, packers of goods, hairdressers, text composers.
Tingling at the fingertips in this case is provoked by compression and spasm of the median nerve in the wrist. Recognize the tunnel syndrome can be on such additional signs as puffiness of the limb and weak dull pain.
It is important to note that the described pathology often accompanies progressive tumors, so for these clinical phenomena it is worth to undergo a medical examination.
Treatment of tingling in the fingers
For the purpose of effective therapy, it is necessary to visit several specialists - a neurologist, cardiologist, endocrinologist. It is also necessary to pass a number of tests, which include laboratory tests of blood and urine, computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging of the brain , dopplerography, X-rays of large joints and cervical spine.
After an establishment of the disease provoking a pricking in fingers of hands, complex treatment is offered:
- normalization of nutrition and rejection of bad habits, sleep adjustment;
- taking medications to improve blood supply to the brain and organs, lowering cholesterol and diluting blood, vitamins and trace elements;
- relief of pain and spasms;
- manual effect;
- special gymnastics;
- girudo-, acupuncture and vacuum therapy;
- procedures using a medical laser, shock wave, magnetic and ultrasonic equipment.