Is hand numbness due to cervical spondylosis considered serious?
Disease description:
In the past few days, my hands have felt numb, mainly due to cervical spondylosis. Is hand numbness caused by cervical spondylosis considered serious?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Jian
The severity of hand numbness caused by cervical spondylosis needs to be determined based on the specific medical condition.
Cervical spondylosis is essentially a type of degenerative lesion. The cause may be a herniated disc, resulting in a narrowed intervertebral space and compression of surrounding tissues. It could also be due to the formation of bone spurs or joint hyperplasia. These abnormal changes can compress the nerve roots or spinal cord, thereby triggering a series of symptoms such as neck pain, shoulder and back pain, arm numbness, and weakness.
The severity of cervical spondylosis can be somewhat reflected by the degree and duration of hand numbness.
If the hand numbness occurs only occasionally and can be quickly relieved within a short period, it may indicate mild cervical spondylosis.
However, if the hand numbness frequently recurs, lasts for a prolonged period, or is even accompanied by symptoms such as finger weakness and difficulty performing fine motor tasks, it indicates a more severe nerve compression and likely represents moderate to severe cervical spondylosis.
If hand numbness caused by cervical spondylosis occurs, patients are advised to seek timely medical consultation at a hospital.
