The skin and soft tissues of the human body contain a significant number of sensory nerve endings. According to the type of perceived sensations, they are divided into several types:
All receptors have a certain sensitivity threshold. The corresponding impact on them below the sensitivity threshold does not lead to the appearance of sensations or they are minimal. Numbness is a particular variant of paresthesia (disturbance of the sensitive innervation of the skin and soft tissues) of certain areas of the body, which usually develops as a result of a significant increase in the sensitivity threshold, primarily affecting tactile receptors.
Also, the mechanism for the development of the sensation of numbness may be associated with a complete or partial blockade of the impulse generated in the receptors along the sensory fibers of the nerve endings. These mechanisms for the development of numbness occur with the development of numbness of the middle finger.
The mechanisms of numbness in the skin of the middle finger on the right hand are possible due to the influence of several causative (etiological) factors, which can be physiological and pathological. Physiological factors usually cause episodic numbness of the skin, which disappears on its own. Pathological factors lead to systematic or permanent numbness.
The skin and subcutaneous tissue of the middle finger are innervated by fibers of the median nerve. Under certain physiological conditions, an increase in the sensitivity threshold of nerve endings or a disruption in the conduction of impulses along nerve fibers develops. These factors include:
Such factors lead to a temporary disruption of the functional state of the median nerve and its receptors, which is quickly restored after the cessation of their influence.
Violation of the functional state of sensory fibers and receptors of the median nerve can be the result of the development of various pathological processes in the human body. These include:
Sometimes a combination of several causative factors is possible, in which the severity of numbness in the middle finger of the right hand increases. In this case, paresthesia may occur on the skin of other parts of the body.
A neurologist is trying to find out why the middle finger of the right hand is going numb. After a clinical examination, including questioning the patient, examining him and palpating (feeling) the tissues, he prescribes additional objective diagnostics using various research techniques, such as:
If necessary, the doctor prescribes additional tests, including determining the concentration of B vitamins in the body.
Treatment for numbness in the middle finger of the right hand is complex. It includes a number of measures aimed at eliminating the impact of the cause of the pathological process (etiotropic therapy), as well as restoring the functional activity of sensory receptors or fibers of the median nerve. Etiotropic therapy, depending on the cause of the development of numbness, may include several measures, which include:
Pathogenetic therapy includes the use of drugs and B vitamins, which improve the course of metabolic processes in the structures of the nervous system. If your finger is numb, you should consult a doctor to find out the reasons and adequate treatment. Self-treatment of this condition can cause various complications and negative health consequences.
Why do the fingers of my left hand go numb?
People who feel numbness in their left hand are triggering their illness. It is important to find out the cause at an early stage and prevent it from getting worse. Writing off the loss of sensitivity, since pain does not always appear. If your left arm goes numb , the problem may lie in the spine, getting worse every day. Paresthesia of the upper left limb (the medical name of the symptom) often appears when there is damage to nerve fibers, osteoarticular or vascular disorders.
Finding out the cause is of primary importance; if the numbness was preceded by an injury or a long-term uncomfortable position of the hand, an influencing factor can be assumed. But much more often the left hand goes numb for no obvious reason during pregnancy. You should not delay contacting a doctor, as worsening the situation can lead to complete loss of hand function.
Manifestations in the hand are quite dangerous, since the problem must be already advanced for symptoms to occur in the distal part of the limb.
Irritation of the nerve fibers in the cervical region can cause numbness in the left hand ; symptoms also appear with Raynaud's syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, and diabetes mellitus. The numbness appears in different parts, which indicates different reasons - numbness of the left wrist, thumb, index, middle, ring and little fingers. Symptoms in the tips and pads of 2-3 fingers often indicate a vertebrogenic nature. In this case, the combination of the ring finger and little finger or the index, thumb and middle fingers can even indicate the level of the affected disc with an intervertebral herniation.
Numbness of the first finger of the left hand is not common and occurs due to vascular, osteoarticular or neurological disorders. Vascular disorders cause coldness of the pad, frozen finger, cyanosis, swelling, and redness. Innervation of the pad and palm is answered by the median nerve. The base of the finger is innervated by the radial nerve.
For many patients, pain rarely appears, and the finger goes numb from the elbow to the palm. In this case, there is pain in the chest and neck.
The area of the pads, the terminal phalanx of the index finger of the left hand, is innervated by the median nerve, the base at the top - by the radial nerve. The second finger is the most involved in everyday work. In case of periungual numbness, onychomycosis should be excluded.
The middle finger goes numb separately from the others quite rarely, since three nerve branches are responsible for its work, they overlap each other’s sensitivity. Symptoms may simultaneously occur in the index and ring fingers of the left limb.
In practice, the ring finger is the most common area of concern, since the nerve roots in the cervical region are most often damaged in this area. This may be an intervertebral hernia, protrusion, osteophytes, muscle-tonic syndromes. If there are sensations in the neck that radiate to the ring and little fingers, the syndrome is called cervicobrachialgia. Often the ring finger is bothersome when paired with the little finger.
Other diseases should always be excluded, for example, Dupuytren's contracture.
The little finger of the left hand is innervated by the ulnar nerve, often the cause lies in the neuropathy of this nerve. Since it begins in the cervical spine, a herniated disc will immediately cause symptoms.
If a patient has numbness in all the fingertips of his left hand, the first thing to do is rule out systemic diseases. All vascular disorders cause numbness, redness or white discoloration of the phalanges. Diabetes mellitus and neurotrophic changes contribute to such signs.
Much more often, two or three fingertips on the left hand become numb. If such symptoms appear, you should consult a vertebrologist and have your spine examined.
For examination, MRI, CT, X-ray, electroneuromyography, blood tests, etc. are performed.
Once the cause of the symptoms has been determined, treatment should begin as soon as possible. In most cases, it can stop the worsening and eliminate symptoms.
Not long ago, my little finger and the entire side up to the elbow from it began to go numb, while there is sensitivity, pain is felt when pricking, but at the same time there is some kind of deep numbness. She underwent a course of treatment with vitamins, massage and IM Movales. But there was no improvement. Tell me who to contact in my case and whether there is a chance of recovery
MRI of the cervical spine and consultation with a neurologist and vertebrologist.
Good evening, Rodion Gennadievich, please tell me if this diagnosis is scary.
The index finger and thumb pad are numb. My back and neck hurt a lot, what should I do? thank you in advance!
Good evening! I had two fingers on my left hand, the little finger and next to it. Please tell me what will help restore sensitivity in this case? I’m adding my MRI
Hello, my little finger and ring finger on my left hand have been numb for about 1 month, I went to the doctor, looked at my hand, (I didn’t ask any questions, I didn’t feel my back) and said to exercise on the horizontal bars. But everything only got worse, I already feel weakness in my hand, my fingers are going numb. Today, for example, I couldn’t close the front door with my left hand, such weakness. Tell me, what could it be? Thank you
Good afternoon I am 28 years old. My left hand and fingers on it are numb. This is accompanied by pain in the left shoulder blade. And sometimes I can’t breathe. There is also a dull pain in the area of the heart. After I rub my shoulder blade with Horsepower and put Validol under my tongue, it feels better. And it’s been like this for three days now... who should I contact?
Hello. The extremities of the right hand have started to feel numb, and for the last few days there has been pain in the palm of the hand and between the middle and ring fingers. Today the numbness continues on the left hand of the ring and little fingers and does not go away. which doctor to go to. Thank you
At night my left arm was very sore, from the elbow to the tips of my fingers! It was numb, aching, the pain was unbearable for 10 minutes, then it subsided, throughout the day my fingers continue to periodically go numb! This has happened several times already, what could it be?
the two upper phalanges of the ring finger on the hand changed the color of the skin, the finger became purple in color, as if “filled with blood” this happened last night when I drank half a bottle of vodka and today the color has taken on a distinctly dark purple color and it hurts when pressing the finger
what is this and what should I do?
it’s far from the doctor, I live in the forest
Best regards, Gennady
My husband's two fingers (middle and ring) are numb. After doing hard work, my back began to hurt. What can you do at home to relieve pain? We live in a rural area, there is a lot of physical work. He works as a machine operator, combine operator, and drives for 15 hours in the summer.
The husband began to complain of numbness in two fingers (middle and ring), or rather numbness in the fingertips and pads. He experiences a lot of physical stress: we live in the village, he works as a machine operator, a combine operator. He began to complain of back pain. What help can be given to him at home now?
Hello, please tell me. I work at a pastry shop and was on maternity leave. Several times I went to work, my hands became numb. A week later, my right hand went numb, but my left thumb went numb and went away. It’s been a week now. What could be the reason?
Hello, today my fingers on my left hand and palm suddenly went numb, first my middle finger went numb, then my ring and little fingers. Then the index and the tip of the large and the boat itself are closer to the bottom. What to do? The effect lasted 5-6 minutes, this happened to me for the first time, but recently I got sick, now I seem to be healthy, but my neck still hurts, apparently I was cold (my neck hurts for the second week now. My neck hurts on the right side closer to the vertebra, tell me what needs to be done so that the pain would go away?
simt ca ma infurnica miina stinga cind ma duc la culcare si de zi ciite o data nu stiu pricina ajutatima sa aflu
Hello. A couple of months ago I suddenly felt unwell: I felt dizzy, my ears were blocked, I felt short of breath, my heart started beating faster, I felt like I was about to faint, I went to the emergency room, they did a cardiogram, an x-ray of the lungs, an examination by a neurologist, blood - nothing, everything is normal. A couple of days later everything happened again. I did an MRI of the head - there are no serious abnormalities! Slightly low blood pressure 110 to 70. The condition began to recur almost every day, + pain was added under the left shoulder blade, as if the heart was tingling , puts pressure on the chest. I did an MRI of the thoracic part of the back - no serious abnormalities. I went to another neurologist - they said VSD, prescribed a course of treatment, it seemed to help, but literally for two weeks, then everything came back + more aching in the entire left shoulder-elbow joint , and when lifting and abducting my left arm, there are no acute pains, it’s numb, it’s as if something cold is pouring into my head and left hand, my body is not really heavy. The condition has become constant, the only moments when I feel better are this is in the morning, after sleep, but not for long, after an hour and a half everything comes back. Help, tell me what this could be, I’ve been to 6 neurologists, including neurosurgeons, no one can understand what’s happening to me. I’m thinking of doing a resonance of the cervical spine - but my neck doesn’t hurt at all
problems with the little and ring fingers. The left elbow, neck and shoulder area ache a little. I'm reading. I think this is serious. Due to circumstances, it is not possible to go to the doctor. What exercises can help? it started suddenly. I am 48 years old. there were no previous complaints.
what treatment is needed? I live abroad and have no confidence in doctors. How can you help me at first? Thanks a lot.
Good evening! Tell me, this morning, while eating, a veil suddenly appeared in my eyes, more so in the left one, I took a tanometer and yes, the pressure was 135/80, after measuring 108/72 after five minutes, after another ten minutes the fingers of my left hand began to go numb one by one, but after For two or three weeks I noticed that my left hand was aching, I have a one-year-old child and I thought it was because I was carrying the child on my left arm, tell me what to do? Thank you in advance
Hello. My little finger on my left hand is numb, what is the reason. Thanks in advance.
Hello. Guy, 18 years old. I woke up on Sunday and felt that my left hand was numb. I didn’t give any importance to this and went about my business. Today is Friday, the hand is still mute, but it is difficult to move it. Answer please. What should I do ? And how serious is this?
Good day! Tell me please. There is a problem. I have numbness and loss of sensation in my little finger and lower palm of my left hand (see photo). I think this is due to the fact that I spend a lot of time at the computer with my elbow on the table and my head propped up. Symptoms last for about a month. Does this need treatment or will it go away on its own if I don’t sit in this position (with my elbow on the table and my head propped up)?
Unfortunately, it definitely won’t work on its own. It is necessary to treat, there may be pinching of a nerve root that needs to be released.
Hello. More than 10 years ago, something strange began to happen to me.
First, vision narrows. If I look at the driver of a car, I see only him, but I don’t see the car itself. If I turn my gaze to the wheel, then I don’t see the driver. At this time I see some kind of vibrating “film” spreading from the periphery of the eyes to the center, which has its own boundaries (approximately like gasoline disperses through the water). This state lasts for 20-30 minutes. Then everything returns to normal.
However, after 20-40 minutes the fingers of the left hand begin to go numb and the numbness occurs up to the elbow. After 20-30 minutes. everything passes. After 20-30 minutes (not always, but often) the tip of the nose, the upper lip from the left to the center, the teeth on the left, the left side of the tongue with the adjacent part of the larynx begins to go numb. This all lasts about half an hour. Then everything is restored until next time. At the same time, there is no pain. Recurrence is not predictable, maybe in a week, or maybe in 2-3 months. The next day, when coughing, sneezing, when tying shoelaces and when palpating the left temple, I hear a sharp pain.
My eyes (or brain?) are very afraid of light. The glare of the sun from cars, the wall lamp at home, the “eye” of the traffic light cause me great inconvenience. I can’t help but write about this “phenomenon” - after an hour-long massage of the upper part of the body, this fear disappears. But after 40-50 minutes everything comes back.
Help with any advice. What to do? I went to a neurologist and threw up my hands. They did an MRI of the head - there was nothing obvious.
I am 59 years old, I wear glasses: I read at a distance of 2.5 - 3.5. The glasses darken in the sun, but they do not help me.
The left hand is numb with pain in the thumb and index finger. The pain occurs at night, and during the day there is only slight numbness
Good afternoon, I'm 25 years old. The little and ring fingers on the left hand go numb, followed by the left cheek. Since I was 18, there were a couple of times when my left arm, cheek, eyebrow went numb, and I couldn’t see half of my left eye. What could it be and who should I contact?
Hello! My husband is 26 years old, for the last six months his little and ring fingers have been numb. And a month ago his elbow began to go numb. Today redness appeared from the elbow to the lower back and there are goosebumps. Massage does not help. What could this be? Tell me?
Hello! Please tell me, what could this be? This morning I was going to work, my left hand started to go numb and my middle and ring fingers were swelling
My mother’s middle and ring fingers hurt on her left hand; bumps have appeared where the nails grow, the nails have changed, and grooves have appeared. A year later, my left leg stopped moving, an MRI of the brain was done - everything was normal.
Tell me please. The guy is 26 years old. A stressful situation has occurred. He was very nervous. My left arm is paralyzed. A stroke was ruled out. There is no sensitivity. Only the little finger feels. Doctors cannot make the correct diagnosis. They say pinching. And that this is 1% out of 100 that the functionality of the hand will be restored.
Please answer. Which specialists to contact. What to pay attention to in treatment. And is full recovery possible?
In order to exclude pinching, it is necessary to do an MRI of the neck and show the image to a vertebroneurologist.
Hello! My daughter had a workout, and for the second day she complains that the thumb (of her left hand) is swelling. Could this be due to the fact that she touched her sore tailbone during training? Thanks for the answer.
Good afternoon, I have a question, my fingertips on my left hand are going numb, this has been going on for a month now, how can I get rid of this. Thank you.
After the fracture of my right hand, that is, after the removal of the cast, the fingers of my left hand began to go numb. I have diabetes!! like fasting sugar reaches 7, I measure it myself
We do not deal with such problems - contact a traumatologist and endocrinologist, most likely tunnel syndrome in addition to damaged vessels due to diabetes - but for this we need to see your hand. Sincerely
Hello! For about 5-6 days I have been getting goosebumps from the elbow to the little finger and the ring finger on my left hand, rarely at first, then somehow it intensified, became more frequent or something, but today I feel these goosebumps and numbness from the elbow to the hand all day long . The feeling is as if even the hand is filling up, swelling, the main sensations go to the little finger and ring fingers, I want to hold my hand only down and not bend at the elbow, and I also put on a denim jacket on the street, so it’s like this jacket is in the way right under my arm, it’s squeezing the blood flow as if. What could this be and should I see a doctor? If yes, which one? Thank you
You should consult a vertebrologist. Most likely the nerve is pinched due to protrusion or herniation of the disc.
The fingers of the left hand go numb, there is aching pain and then the palm itches; when changing position, it goes away, but then appears again. Which doctor should I contact?
Hello ! My left hand and especially my thumb are numb. I went to the clinic, took tests, everything was normal, the ECG showed sinus bradycordia. The doctor prescribed aspirin for cardio, and that’s all, but I’m getting more numb, have I been prescribed the right treatment?
Good afternoon, I am 62 years old. The index, thumb and middle fingers on both hands are numb.
and recently, for about a month on my left foot, my big toe has been experiencing a constant feeling of slight numbness ..
what to do and how dangerous it is? Sugar levels were checked.
what equipment shows wrist injuries, possibly incorrectly sutured nerves during injury. the index and middle fingers go numb, partial loss of sensitivity. swelling in the wrist during exercise. Is it possible to perform operations to fully restore function? Can such an injury affect the cardiovascular system?
Hello! For me, at first it starts as a cramp in the ring finger, and then the ring finger goes numb so easily, and when I relax, everything stops! I don’t know what it is! Please tell me how to get rid of it! Thanks in advance!
For me, at first it starts like a cramp, and then it goes away very lightly, and when I relax, everything stops! I don’t know what it is! please tell me what it is?
Good evening. I have anemia in the little and ring fingers of my left hand, loss of sensitivity in these fingers (this condition has been in my hand for more than a month), and recently my palm has started to itch in the evening. What is it and which doctor should I contact?
Consultant: To make a diagnosis, you need to undergo further examination and consult with a neurologist.
Good afternoon. My little finger and ring fingers are numb on my left hand. For about 4 days now. The numbness does not go away. Which doctor should I contact for a diagnosis?
Consultant: You can contact a neurologist-vertebrologist for a consultation at our Clinic to undergo a full diagnosis of your disease and further treatment.
I am 43 years old, my left arm has been going numb for a week, I have no hypertension. There are no problems with the heart. If I change the position of my hand, the numbness disappears. Work sitting on a computer for days. When I’m at home, I don’t notice numbness in my hand less often or when I’m distracted.
What could it be? There is a waiting list of 6 months in advance for neurologists; there is no money for paid specialists
Good day, I am a guitarist and often played the guitar and after intense playing my little and ring fingers became numb. I thought it would go away on its own, but it’s been going on for more than two weeks, tell me some ointment or something like that.
Good afternoon An injury in the gym two months ago, pain in the neck radiating first to the shoulder blade then to the shoulder, the thumb of the left hand went numb in places, they prescribed Movalis 5 injections + milgamma 10 injections then neuromultivitis, the pain subsided, they prescribed Alflutop 20 injections + massage of the cervical spine, neck more less gone, but there is still a numb finger on the forearm, and there is also a numbness on the biceps, the hand is not working if you take the same weight, the left hand cannot hold it, I understand this is pinching, radicular syndrome, but how can I remove it to return strength to the hand? Oh yes, I went through 10 days of procedures - Dorsonval spark.. thank you
Good evening! Recently I was carrying heavy bags and after that my ring finger on my left hand became numb, partly because I can feel it a little. Can you please tell me what to do?
Most likely carpal tunnel syndrome, consult a doctor.
Good afternoon A month and a half ago I was beaten on the head....since that time I have had headaches, insomnia, heart pain, my left arm goes numb at night, fatigue and constant anxiety.. Please tell me what I can inject myself with so that all this will somehow go away, because the pills They don’t help. And what’s wrong with me?
Blows to the head are fraught with injuries not only to the head, but also to the cervical region. Perform an MRI of the neck and brain. Of course, there are strong psychotropic drugs (prescribed by a neurologist) that can temporarily relieve symptoms, but this will not solve the problem. Best regards.
The big toe on the right or left foot may go numb due to various diseases, so it will not be possible to independently determine the cause of this unpleasant condition.
Impaired sensitivity is considered a rather serious symptom and indicates damage to the nervous system, so in order to avoid further progression of the disease, you need to consult a doctor in a timely manner. It is strictly not recommended to self-medicate numbness of the big toe or other parts of the foot, as this can lead to serious complications.
Only a qualified specialist can tell you what to do if your big toe is numb. For help, you should contact a neurologist or orthopedist.
In a healthy person, temperature, tactile and other types of sensitivity should be fully preserved. Typically, sensitivity disorders in the lower extremities occur with pathologies of blood vessels and nerve endings. The most common causes of numbness in the big toe are:
Another cause of numbness in the big toe can be said to be wearing uncomfortable shoes . This problem is especially common for women who prefer to wear tight shoes with heels. Discomfort and numbness in this case intensify at the end of the day and subside a little in the morning.
To get rid of this unpleasant condition, try walking in comfortable shoes for several weeks - the sensitivity of your fingers will be completely restored.
If other symptoms besides numbness bother you, you should undergo a comprehensive medical examination of your body.
Disturbances in the normal structure and functioning of the spinal column have a detrimental effect not only on posture and motor activity, but also on the innervation of the entire body. With spinal osteochondrosis, the pathological process mainly involves intervertebral discs and vertebral bodies ; serious degenerative and trophic changes occur in them. This leads to disruption of the normal position of the intervertebral discs or to the occurrence of hernias, which compress the nervous apparatus of the spine.
The lumbosacral spine is responsible for the sensitivity of the lower extremities. It is with pathologies of this area that numbness of the thumbs on one or both sides may occur.
If there is a loss of sensation in the big toe against the background of frequent, recurrent pain in the lumbar region, one should suspect the presence of osteochondrosis and consult with an orthopedist or neurologist. As a rule, pain radiates to the lower limb; sensitivity disorders, disturbances in nervous regulation and normal blood supply to the legs and feet also appear.
Treatment of the disease must be comprehensive ; in advanced stages, various types of surgical intervention can be used.
Many people experience numbness in their big toe due to metabolic disorders. Gout is characterized by a violation of uric acid metabolism, which provokes the appearance of certain symptoms.
One of the varieties of the disease is acute gouty arthritis; in this form of gout, the joints are mainly affected with the formation of gouty nodes. The joint of the big toes is especially ; the joints of the hands and other parts of the body are less often involved in the pathological process.
During an exacerbation of gouty arthritis, patients experience severe pain, swelling and hyperemia appear over the joint . To diagnose and treat this condition, you should consult a rheumatologist.
If your big toe is numb, you should also check the condition of the blood vessels in the lower extremities. The most accessible and informative method is ultrasound examination with angiography. In the presence of chronic venous insufficiency or thrombosis, conservative and surgical treatment is used.
If you notice pain or swelling of the joints in your hands or other parts of the body, you should be examined by a rheumatologist to determine the cause of arthritis. In this case, anti-inflammatory and hormonal drugs are used to treat numbness of the big toe.
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When fingers freeze, they often go numb, starting from the tips. This is possible during the cold season or if the shoes are wet. Pathological conditions that can cause the symptom of numbness of the big toe on the left or right foot: The patient experiences severe pain, and numbness of the toes tells the doctor about the possible localization of the problem in the lumbar region; spinal tuberculosis is an infectious infection that can develop in cartilage tissues and bones, leading to their destruction; pathologies associated with metabolic disorders in the body; diabetes mellitus; blood flow disturbances in the legs, tendency to blood clots; inflammation of the sciatic nerve; Dysregulation of small vessels, causing them to spasm; Raynaud's disease; gout.
In addition to numbness, there is swelling of the thumb, redness and pain; polyneuropathy is a peripheral neurological disease that is difficult to treat. Initially, there is numbness in the fingers, gradually the entire foot begins to go numb, dizziness occurs, and when walking the person moves from side to side; smoking and drinking alcohol in large quantities - bad habits cause numbness in the big toe of the left foot to poor circulation in small vessels, which is why the toes do not go numb; the big toe of the left foot with adequate nutrition begins to go numb; psychosomatics - physical sensations that arise in the body under the influence of psychological problems; malignant tumors and the formation of their metastases; spinal hernia localized in the lumbar region.
The problem is accompanied by severe pain in the lower back and impaired sensitivity of the lower extremities; pregnancy. When carrying a child, women often have a problem with numbness of the limbs and fingers, especially in the last stages. Compression of nerve endings in the pelvic area, increased stress and accumulation of excess fluid leads to impaired sensitivity. Symptoms requiring medical attention Frequently occurring paresthesia in certain situations for no apparent reason should be a reason to seek advice.
You should be wary if the following signs appear: Treatment methods for paresthesia The first step in eliminating the feeling of numbness is to identify the cause of this phenomenon. Among the symptomatic methods of relieving paresthesia, it is worth highlighting: Effective when wearing the wrong shoes, taking an uncomfortable position, in case of hypothermia - it numbs the big toe of the left foot to restore blood flow and nerve sensitivity; gymnastics. A set of exercises is compiled by a specialist based on the root cause of numbness; taking medications. For the treatment of paresthesia, it is recommended to take anti-inflammatory drugs, drugs for restoring blood circulation Sermion and painkillers Ibuprofen, Diclofenac, Pentalginvitamin complexes, usually tablets with B-group vitamins, which help restore the passage of nerve impulses.
Warming ointments that stimulate blood flow to the treated area of tissue Espol, Capsicum give good results; physiotherapy - magnetic therapy, paraffin baths, electrophoresis, mineral and mud baths; contrast baths; folk remedies will also help numb the big toe of the left foot. You can use a tincture of pickled cucumbers - 2 chopped vegetables, a red pepper pod, pour a glass of vodka and leave for a week, then rub it into a numb finger. In this case, when changing posture and beginning physical activity, restoration of blood circulation is accompanied by a feeling of numbness and tingling.
It is not uncommon for the toes to become numb in a cross-legged position, in which many people are in the habit of numbing the big toe of the left foot. You should get rid of this manner - in a position with your leg thrown up, blood circulation is disrupted, which over time can lead to a serious problem - varicose veins in the legs and in the groin area. The second cause of numbness in the big toe, which does not indicate a disease, is the wrong shoes.
Tight socks, high heels and a long stay in such shoes numb the big toe of the left foot and the sensitivity of the toe, which is pinched, disappears. The way out of this situation is very simple - you need to get rid of uncomfortable shoes, and choose new ones correctly, taking into account the size of the foot, its characteristics and the degree of daily load. Sometimes numbness occurs as a result of wet or cold feet. The first possible problem is an intervertebral hernia, which, as it grows, puts more and more pressure on the nerve endings, thereby causing disturbances in sensitivity. The specific location of the lesion determines whether symptoms will appear on the left or right leg. Let's look at a few more common reasons for this phenomenon: With this disease, numbness in the fingers is far from the only symptom; it can only indicate the approximate location.
Diagnosing the problem is very simple - you need to take an x-ray of the lumbar spine; spinal tuberculosis is an infectious disease that affects bones and joints; diseases associated with metabolic disorders, such as diabetes; the presence of a tumor, possibly even of an oncological nature; problems with normal blood circulation in the lower extremities; Raynaud's disease is a disorder in the regulation of the activity of small vessels, which numbs the big toe of the left foot to their spastic reaction; Numbness of the fingers can be one of the symptoms of developing gout.
The disease is associated with the deposition of uric acid salts; overweight people are at risk; the disease is more common in males who abuse protein foods; Alcoholism can also cause numbness in the limbs. Diseases that cause numbness of the big toe photo Gout Circulatory disorders Tumor of the spine Osteochondrosis Inflammation of the sciatic nerve Intervertebral hernia At first glance, the symptom is very simple and not dangerous, but it can hide a lot of serious diseases. Particular attention should be paid to the numbness of the big toe of the left foot for the loss of sensation in the toes, which occurs repeatedly and is not associated either with wearing shoes or with an uncomfortable, forced posture while sitting or lying down.
There is only one way to accurately determine the real cause of the problem - by turning to a specialist for help.
How to get rid of the problem of numbness? Specific treatment, if necessary at all, will be prescribed by a doctor after examining the patient and conducting a series of diagnostic procedures. Almost all diseases that can give a similar symptom are complex and take more than one year to develop. So, in case of diabetes mellitus, the big toe of the left foot goes numb, lifelong use of medications or injections is required to normalize blood sugar levels. Treatment of osteochondrosis is a long process, numbness of the big toe of the left foot, the complex use of several methods at once, this can be either drug therapy and traditional medicine, or massage and manual therapy.
Very often, numbness is a consequence of bad habits. Due to alcoholism and smoking, an unnatural narrowing and dilation of blood vessels occurs, which, with constant exposure to these substances, leads to disruption of their normal function.
The result is poor circulation, primarily in the extremities. In such a situation, numbness of the thumb is only a minor symptom, but if it does not attract the person’s attention, then with further abuse of alcohol or tobacco, life-threatening disorders will develop. As a rule, this disease manifests itself as a very unpleasant sensation of loss of flexibility and sensitivity of the limb.