Limitation of limbs (arms and legs) is basically a loss of sensitivity (it is full or partial), accompanied by often unusual sensations – tingling, pulling, burning on the surface or under the skin.
About the symptom
Limitation of limbs (arms and legs) is basically a loss of sensitivity (it is full or partial), accompanied by often unusual sensations – tingling, pulling, burning on the surface or under the skin. In normal cases, numbness of the hands and feet occurs when the long position of the limbs in an uncomfortable or unusual position. For example, during a dream or a long sitting in an impenetrable position. Without pathologies when changing the position, the sensitivity to the limbs is quickly returned. However, if numbness does not last long or occurs frequently and is accompanied by acute unpleasant sensations, it can be a manifestation of the symptoms of various diseases. Until diseases with violations of the passage of nerve impulses from the limbs to the brain.
The causes of numbness of the limbs may be:
- Osteochondrosis
- Intervertebral hernia
- Scoliosis
- Spinal function disorders
- Nerve restriction
- Arthritis
- Stroke
- Circulatory disturbance
- Multiple sclerosis and
- Diabetes
It should also be borne in mind that the causes of numbness of the limbs can become “ordinary” things, which many do not pay attention to:
- Headaches
- Drinking alcohol
- Lack of vitamins and trace elements
Diagnosis
Limits of numbness may be complete and partial – the arms and legs may dull completely or only fingers. In any case, you need to go through a specialist exam to avoid complications.
Treatment of numbness of the limbs
Strong numbness is often accompanied by loss of limb mobility, pain, lack of coordination, reduced or even loss of sensitivity to heat and cold. If the numbness of the hands or feet is accompanied by such symptoms, then you should seek the help of a specialist “Spine Ambulatory” for the selection of an individual treatment program using kinesiotherapy (motion therapy) and therapeutic massages1 limbs.
