Frequently experiencing numbness in hands and feet during sleep
Jun 06, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Jun
Introduction
Frequent numbness in hands and feet during sleep may be caused by physiological factors, or by conditions such as calcium deficiency or neurasthenia; targeted treatment should be based on the specific underlying cause. Besides these common reasons, other possible factors include polyneuritis, gout, diabetes, etc. Patients should seek timely medical attention to avoid delaying proper diagnosis and treatment.
Generally, frequent numbness in the hands or feet during sleep may be caused by physiological factors, or it could result from medical conditions such as calcium deficiency or neurasthenia. Targeted treatment should be based on the specific underlying cause. The details are as follows:
1. Physiological Factors
Poor sleeping posture—such as frequently compressing the hands or feet during sleep—can impair local blood circulation and lead to numbness. This is considered a normal phenomenon and usually resolves on its own without requiring excessive concern.
2. Disease-Related Factors
1) Calcium Deficiency
Calcium is an essential element for human bones. When the body lacks calcium, it may trigger muscle spasms, leading to numbness in the hands and feet during sleep, often accompanied by joint pain and poor sleep quality. Patients are generally advised to take calcium supplements such as calcium lactate tablets or calcium carbonate D3 tablets under medical supervision to alleviate symptoms.
2) Neurasthenia
Patients with neurasthenia may experience insufficient brain rest, resulting in sleep disturbances, discomfort in the hands and feet during sleep, and associated symptoms such as vivid dreams and irritability. Treatment may include medications such as oryzanol tablets or Anshen Bunao liquid, taken under a doctor's guidance.
Besides the common causes mentioned above, other conditions such as polyneuritis, gout, or diabetes may also be responsible. Patients should seek timely medical attention to avoid delays in diagnosis and treatment.
