Numbness and numbness of the fingers is a symptom that may occur in some people with diseases such as fibromyalgia, peripheral neuropathy, or carpal tunnel syndrome, for example, and may also occur as a side effect of treatments with certain medications.
In the event of this symptom, it is important to go to the FAMILY doctor to highlight the tests that will allow us to check the cause of the problem, in addition to referring it to the specialist doctor that can best indicate the treatment.
Common causes that can cause your fingers to fall asleep include
Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common causes of finger sleep, this disease is caused by compression of the middle nerves that pass through the grimace and inert the palm of the hand, causing symptoms such as numbness and tingling sensation in the water. on the thumb, middle index finger, which usually gets worse at night.
How to treat: This syndrome can be treated with the use of anti-inflammatory drugs, physiotherapy and, in some cases, surgery. Learn more about treatment.
This disease is caused by peripheral nerve damage, responsible for conduction of brain and spinal cord information on the rest of the body, resulting in symptoms such as weakness, pain and numbness in children being more accentuated in the feet. Hands.
Causes that can lead to the onset of polyneuropathies in diabetes, autoimmune diseases, infections or exposure to toxic substances, for example.
How to treat: Treatment helps control the disease, so your doctor may indicate the administration of anti-inflammatory medications, antidepressants and/or anticonvulsants, for example.
Fibromyalgia is a disease that has no cure and does not come from it, is characterized by severe pains throughout the body, difficulty sleeping, frequent fatigue, headaches and headaches, muscle stiffness and numbness of hands and feet.
How to treat: Treatment should be indicated by your doctor and may be done with painkillers and antidepressants, physical therapy, exercise, acupuncture and supplements. Learn more about the treatment of fibromyalgia.
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that leads to the degradation of myelin that coats neurons, committing the functioning of the nervous system and causing symptoms, such as lack of strength in the limbs, making it difficult to march and coordinate movements. and dormir. al end.
How to treat: Treatment of multiple sclerosis is done with drugs that can prevent disease progression, as well as several physical therapy sessions to relieve symptoms and improve mobility. Learn more about this disease and how to identify symptoms.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that does not cure and cause symptoms such as pain, redness and swelling of the affected joints, stiffness, difficulty moving the joints and numbness of the fingers.
How to treat: Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis usually begins with anti-inflammatory medications, corticosteroid injections and immunosuppressants. In addition, your doctor may also recommend physical therapy to facilitate joint movement. Learn more about treating rheumatoid arthritis.
Some medications used to treat cancer can cause numbness of your fingers as a side effect.
What to do: It’s important to go to your doctor so you can see how well you can replenish your medicine to someone else who doesn’t have this symptom.