Can numbness in the hands be caused by high blood pressure?
Disease description:
I've recently been experiencing numbness in my hands, and I was previously diagnosed with hypertension. I suspect the hand numbness might be caused by high blood pressure. Could hand numbness be due to hypertension?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Man
Numbness in the hands may be a symptom of high blood pressure. Hypertension, characterized by persistently elevated pressure of blood against the walls of blood vessels, can lead to a series of symptoms such as headache, dizziness, chest tightness, and numbness in the limbs. However, hand numbness may also result from other causes, including cervical spondylosis, insufficient cerebral blood supply, diabetes, and others. As specific treatments vary depending on the underlying cause, patients are advised to seek medical attention at a hospital.
