Many people think that numbness in the hands and feet is a sign of calcium deficiency. So, is numbness in the hands and feet a sign of calcium deficiency?

Is numbness in hands and feet due to calcium deficiency?

Tummy feet are not due to calcium deficiency. Usually, when you sit in one position for a long time, the arteries in your feet are compressed and blood cannot flow, so numbness is caused by sitting.

Is numbness in hands and feet due to calcium deficiency?

There are generally four reasons for numbness in the hands and feet:

First, diabetic patients will experience numbness in the hands and feet. Whenever you experience recurring numbness, soreness, or swelling in any part of your body, it's important to check your blood sugar.

Second, numbness caused by drugs or chemicals. For example, when you have a cold or diarrhea, taking berberine or dysentery can cause numbness in your hands and feet; being in an environment containing hydrogen, arsenic, and carbon disulfide for a long time can also cause numbness in your hands and feet.

Third, numbness caused by neuritis. The most common symptoms of neuritis are numbness in the hands and feet, muscle atrophy, and weakness in the limbs. If you have diarrhea or a cold for half a month, neuritis will occur.

Fourth, numbness and looseness of limbs. The numbness in the limbs does not appear at the same time, but is scattered. This situation is caused by local nerve stimulation, such as stroke after drunkenness, head nerve stimulation caused by coma, hand nerve stimulation by an old man on crutches using crutches, numbness in the upper limbs and legs caused by cervical spondylosis, etc. By stimulating the lumbar spine and shoulder nerves.

Numbility in hands and feet cannot be treated symptomatically, but it must be treated symptomatically. Regardless of the cause of numbness in your hands and feet, you should first go to the neurology department of the hospital for examination to determine whether the nerves are damaged and what kind of stimulation they have received. If nerve problems occur, electromyography is also required to further confirm the degree, scope and nature of the nerve damage. If the numbness of the hands and feet is caused by other reasons, it will be transferred to other relevant departments for treatment.

For numbness of the hands and feet caused by nerve damage, drug treatment or surgical treatment should be selected according to the degree, scope and nature of the nerve damage. Medication is often combined with acupuncture and physical therapy to promote rapid recovery. Surgical treatment is to open the compressed nerve through surgery to relieve the pressure and irritation of the nerve. The degree of cure depends primarily on the cause and nature of the neuropathy. If peripheral nerves (nerves outside the brain and spinal cord) are injured, recovery time is generally longer.

Daily care for numb hands and feet

Pay attention to regular schedules. Eat a healthy diet, especially don't eat too much fat and rich sweetness to prevent "three highs" in the blood. Stay in a good mood and avoid worry and anger. Participate in physical activities within your ability, such as running, fitness exercises, outdoor sports, etc., to strengthen your body and keep your qi and blood flowing. Middle-aged and elderly people, especially obese people, who have numbness in their index finger, middle finger or tongue base should take active measures to prevent the occurrence of stroke. If cloudy, rainy, or humid weather aggravates numbness, you should pay attention to keeping warm and moisture-proof, especially keeping warm. Too cold, too cold, or severely cold weather often aggravates numbness symptoms.