What does it mean if a 27-year-old experiences numbness in all four limbs and heart blockage?

Jul 11, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I don't know what's wrong with my body either; I experience numbness very easily. After examination, my doctor told me I have heart blockage. I would like to ask, what does it mean to have heart blockage at age 27 accompanied by limb numbness?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Huang Shichang
At the age of 27, the onset of symptoms such as numbness in the limbs and a feeling of blockage in the heart may involve multiple possible causes: 1. **Cardiac issues:** A blockage in the heart may refer to occlusion of the coronary arteries, such as in myocardial infarction. This is commonly associated with atherosclerosis, genetic factors, and environmental influences (e.g., unhealthy lifestyle habits, high-fat diet). 2. **Neurological issues:** Numbness in the limbs may be related to neurological diseases or injuries, such as peripheral neuropathy or cervical spondylosis. These conditions may impair nerve conduction, leading to abnormal sensations in the limbs. 3. **Metabolic diseases:** Metabolic disorders such as diabetes can also cause limb numbness. Prolonged high blood sugar levels can damage peripheral nerves, resulting in dysfunction of nerve endings. 4. **Psychological factors:** Emotional states such as stress and anxiety may lead to excessive activation of the sympathetic nervous system, causing symptoms such as cardiac discomfort and numbness in the limbs.