What medical conditions could numbness in both hands indicate, and how can it be addressed?
May 23, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Jun
Introduction
Numbness in both hands is usually a sign of conditions such as cervical spondylosis, polyneuritis, or Guillain-Barré syndrome. Patients can receive corresponding treatment under the guidance of a doctor based on their specific condition. When cervical spondylosis is severe, it may affect the tissues in the neck and surrounding nerves, involving the nerves in the arm area and thus causing the aforementioned symptoms.
Numbness in both hands may be a sign of diseases such as cervical spondylosis, polyneuritis, or Guillain-Barré syndrome. Patients should seek medical guidance to receive appropriate treatment based on their specific condition. Details are as follows:
1. Cervical Spondylosis
When a patient has severe cervical spondylosis, the condition may affect neck tissues and surrounding nerves, involving the nerves in the arm area and thus causing the aforementioned symptoms. Patients should visit a正规 hospital and, under a doctor's guidance, take medications such as ibuprofen sustained-release capsules or acetaminophen tablets.
2. Polyneuritis
This condition involves localized inflammation that irritates surrounding nerves, leading to nerve damage and resulting in the symptoms described above. Therefore, numbness in both hands could be a sign of this disease. Under medical supervision, patients may take medications such as oryzanol tablets or mecobalamin tablets.
3. Guillain-Barré Syndrome
This is an acute inflammatory nerve disorder. At onset, patients may experience general weakness, and the nerves within the body become irritated, leading to limb dysfunction and the symptoms mentioned above. Under a doctor’s instructions, patients may be treated with intravenous immunoglobulin or oral vitamin B12 tablets.
In addition to the above conditions, numbness in both hands could also indicate carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, cerebral infarction, or other diseases. If a patient experiences hand numbness, it is recommended to promptly visit a正规 hospital for proper evaluation to avoid delays in further treatment.
