We are all familiar with the sensation of numbness. Even in my childhood, playing with enthusiasm, for a long time sitting in one position, we managed to experience the numbness of the legs.
Feeling, when, for example, fingers are numb on the right foot, it is very unpleasant. Despite the fact that numbness in the limbs, which arises because of a long stay in one posture, is physiological and harmless, sometimes it is worth thinking about your health. This applies to cases where this kind of feelings disturb you often and for no apparent reason, and especially if they are accompanied by a lack of sensitivity to hot and cold in the place of numbness.
The causes of numbness in the fingers and toes
Have you ever wondered why your toes are numb? Many people simply do not pay attention to this discomfort. But in vain. Very often, an answer to why dumb, for example, the big toe, is a disturbed blood supply. Numbness in this case may after a while be replaced by partial gangrene of the foot.
Therefore, for the sake of finding out the reasons why your toes or hands are numb, it is worth talking to the doctor. The most common cause is one of the following:
- diabetes mellitus (it is the cause of worsening of the metabolism and, consequently, - a violation of blood supply);
- Raynaud's disease - characterized by a violation of blood flow in small vessels;
- migraine ;
- sciatica - pinching and inflammation of the sciatic nerve;
- pathology of arteries and nerves;
- atherosclerosis of the extremities;
- peripheral nerve tumor;
- osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine;
- rheumatoid arthritis;
- polyneuropathy;
- microstroke.
In addition to diseases, there are other reasons that your toes are numb and numb:
- lack of vitamins in the body (most often vitamin B12);
- alcoholism, inveterate smoking or drug addiction;
- frostbite;
- pinching of the nerves is the most common reason that the thumbs on the legs or the tips of the toes are numb;
- constant uniform load on a certain group of muscles (for example, frequent sit-ups, especially for athletes).
Treatment of the disease
If the numbness does not pass after changing the posture for a long time or is repeated often, it is worthwhile to find out if you do not need treatment. About what treatment is necessary, when the toes are numb, the medical specialist can best determine. Only by conducting the necessary examinations can you find out the exact cause of such feelings.
Though nevertheless there are some recommendations about what to do if your toes grow numb:
- First of all, if you are at home, you should remove tight shoes and clothes, because they can disrupt the blood supply. Replace narrow jeans with a bathrobe, your feet should be left barefoot or wear comfortable loose slippers.
- Take a comfortable pose without crossing your legs or, if possible, walk around the apartment a little.
- If you are numb, such as a finger on your left foot, try to stretch it, making a light massage,
slightly pulling on itself and twirling in different directions. - A kind of prevention of numbness in the future will be pouring your fingers with cold water and taking foot baths with sea salt.
- Try to maintain the body in good physical condition, abandon bad habits and do not abuse products from "fast food".
As you know, treatment started as early as possible, lasts less and is more effective. Therefore, if within a few days you can not overcome numbness at home, then be sure to consult a doctor and be sure to follow his instructions.