What causes numbness in hands and feet during午休?
Oct 12, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Huang Shichang
Introduction
In general, numbness in the hands and feet during a lunchtime nap may be caused by poor posture, napping for too long, excessive stress, insufficient cerebral blood supply, or diabetic neuropathy, and targeted treatment is required. Maintaining an improper body position during the nap may compress nerves or restrict blood circulation, leading to numbness in the extremities. If these symptoms persist, prompt medical attention should be sought.
Generally, numbness in the hands and feet during a noon nap may be caused by improper posture, excessive nap duration, high stress levels, insufficient cerebral blood supply, or diabetic neuropathy, among other reasons. Targeted treatments are required depending on the cause. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Improper posture: Maintaining poor body posture during a nap can compress nerves or restrict blood circulation, leading to numbness in the hands and feet. For example, staying in the same position for a prolonged period may compress limbs or reduce blood flow. It is important to adjust your posture regularly.
2. Excessive nap duration: A typical午休 (noon rest) should occur between 12 PM and 1 PM, with about one hour of effective sleep sufficient to restore mental and physical energy. However, oversleeping may leave the body feeling more fatigued, weak, and even cause numbness or heaviness in the limbs. Nap duration should therefore be moderate and not too long.
3. Excessive stress: High stress and tension can lead to muscle tightness and blood vessel constriction, impairing blood flow and nerve conduction, thereby causing numbness in the extremities. Temporary stress and anxiety may manifest after a midday nap. Stress can be relieved through methods such as listening to soft music or practicing yoga.
4. Insufficient cerebral blood supply: In patients with poor brain perfusion, blood circulation slows further during naps, resulting in inadequate blood supply to the extremities. This may lead to symptoms such as numbness in the hands and feet, dizziness, and other signs of cerebral ischemia and hypoxia. Under medical guidance, medications such as rosuvastatin calcium tablets or amlodipine-atorvastatin calcium tablets may be used to alleviate symptoms.
5. Diabetic neuropathy: Diabetes can cause nerve damage, which often results in numbness in the hands and feet—especially when blood sugar levels are poorly controlled. Medications such as mecobalamin tablets or epalrestat tablets may be taken under medical supervision to relieve symptoms.
If these symptoms persist, prompt medical consultation is advised.
