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Why do hands get numb at night.

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 Source: Alby News Ghana

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Most at times, people wake up from their sleep because of numbness and tingling in the hands at night. A lot of people wonder whether it's a disease or a normal tingling in the hands. But this symptom could be a sign of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). This is said to be the most prevalent compression neuropathy in the hand and arm.

Such a phenomenon can occur since a person lays down with his entire weight on his arm while sleeping and impedes blood flow. Thus, the limbs are not fully saturated with oxygen, which leads to numbness. In addition, diseases such as hypovitaminosis B, osteochondrosis or circulatory disorders can also affect hand numbness at night. In affect hand numbness at night. In such cases, it is definitely the right thing to do is to see a doctor.

Source: Alby News Ghana