This article was medically reviewed by Rekha Kumar, MD, an assistant professor of medicine and member of the Prevention Medical Review Board, on July 10, 2019. Your hands contain some of the most ...

Waking up with a numb hand can be an unsettling experience. The sensation of pins and needles or complete numbness often leaves many wondering what’s happening beneath the surface. Understanding why ...

Your hands contain some of the most sensitive touch receptors in your entire body, and all of those touch receptors are connected to your brain by a network of nerves. If even one of those nerves—or ...

Learn about common causes of nighttime hand numbness from sleep positioning to serious underlying health conditions requiring ...

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A 50-year-old woman with a history of diabetes and hypertension presents with a chief complaint of left hand numbness. She reports a 6-month history of left hand numbness and tingling, primarily ...

A simple hand stretch shared by a physiotherapist is gaining attention for potentially relieving hand numbness. Research also indicates that shoulder problems can contribute to hand numbness, ...

Numbness in the hands or feet can spark immediate concern, hinting at an underlying issue that demands attention. Although sporadic episodes of numbness may appear innocuous, the persistence or ...

Hand numbness is a common problem. Often, it means that you have a nerve problem. People sometime complain of numbness in their hands while driving, while reading, after work or even while they sleep.

A Common Concern During the winter months, many individuals notice a sensation of numbness, tingling, or coldness in their extremities. While it's easy to attribute these feelings to the chilly ...

Washington Nationals' star pitcher Stephen Strasburg missed his first start of the condensed 2020 season Saturday night due to what is being described as "a nerve issue" in his throwing hand, ...