The usual numbness, when the sensitivity of the fingers disappears and at the same time slightly tingles in the pads, probably experienced each of us. It passes quickly enough and does not cause any special discomfort - just a nervous ending was simply transmitted. But if for no apparent reason the index finger on the left hand grows numb, and this is not felt repeatedly, it is worthwhile to understand why this is happening.
How is the numbness of the index finger of the left arm?
As a rule, this phenomenon begins to appear after 20-30 years and mainly in women. Most often, the tip of the index finger on the left hand dies. Sensations are not very pleasant - pain, tingling in the finger pad, a feeling of creeping crawling, paresthesia, the finger seems to rustle.
When is the numbness of the index finger of the left arm?
Symptoms of numbness appear more often:
- after hypothermia;
- after physical exertion;
- night or morning after sleep;
- if you work at the computer for a long time.
The causes of numbness of the index finger on the left hand
Numbness does not happen without a reason, even if nothing happens by sensation. If the finger has lost sensitivity for no reason - this is a symptom of a neglected disease. Let's consider, what can be the reasons of a numbness of an index finger of the left hand is, as a rule, diseases of nervous system, problems with a backbone or disturbances of a circulation in an organism:
- long neck and back strain;
- intervertebral hernia;
- deformation of intervertebral discs due to injuries;
- osteochondrosis, spondylosis , osteophytosis, protrusion C5-C6 / C6-C7;
- complications of dystrophic processes in the cervical zone;
- Excessive strain on the spine and neck in active sports;
- violation of blood supply in the cervical and in the brain - strokes;
- ischemic manifestations in the limb;
- infringement of blood supply of tissues, atherosclerosis;
- tunnel syndrome;
- polyneuropathy ;
- neuropathy of the radial nerve;
- the transmission of the neurovascular plexus;
- presence of stress.
If you develop signs of a pathological numbness, immediately consult a doctor, otherwise the following stages may occur:
- immobilization;
- trophic disturbance;
- paresis.
Treatment with numbness of the index finger of the left hand
Treatment can begin after the doctor determines the cause of numbness. For this, it is necessary to carry out an MRI of the spine in the neck region. With results to address to the doctor-vertebrologu. Since the causes of numbness are different, treatment is assigned individually. General therapy consists in the appointment of such procedures:
- physiotherapy;
- massage of the back or cervical spine;
- restorative medications.