hand numbness

Sleeping limb sensation

Hand numbness is the loss or reduction of sensation in the hand, often described as a tingling, pins-and-needles feeling, or complete absence of touch perception.

It commonly results from nerve compression, poor circulation, or conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome: I woke up with hand numbness from sleeping on my arm.

The symptom may be temporary or signal an underlying medical issue.

Related

prickling · circulation · poor circulation · nerve · nerve damage · fingers · wrist · cold · grip · tight grip · weakness · sensation · deadness · frostbite · throbbing · pressure · typing · computer mouse

Categories
Opposites
sensation presence

hand numbnesstactile sensation

Perception through skin contact

touch sensitivity · dexterity · proprioception · nimble fingers

sensation type

hand numbnesshand pain

Soreness in the fingers

paresthesia · hypersensitivity · burning sensation · pins and needles

Family

hand, hands, handed, handing, handy, handily, handiness, handful, handbook

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Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G