Doctor Andres De La Espriella explains about tingling in the hand
Orthopedics
Author: Andres De La EspriellaModified date:
What is tingling in the hand?
Tingling in the hands is the unpleasant sensation of numbness and / or pricking in the hand, which can be medically defined by the term paresthesias.
Is having tingling in the hand a symptom of a disease?
As was commented in question No. 2, this feeling is an alarm sign that something is not right in us at a neurological and / or vascular level, so a specialized medical evaluation is necessary in case of not having a spontaneous improvement or if it occurs frequently.
What is the cure or treatment for tingling in the hand?
The cure or treatment is based on the origin of the pathology that causes this sensation, it ranges from emotional control through physical rehabilitation, control of systemic diseases to surgical procedures in compressive diseases.
Who can treat the tingling in the hand?
Depending on the etiology, the most frequently consulted specialists for this symptom are orthopedists, internists, vascular surgeons, physiatrists and psychiatrists, however, other specialties also consulted such as rheumatology or occupational medicine cannot be ruled out.
Why is the tingling in my hand happening?
Tingling in the hands can be due to multiple pathologies that range from the emotional part such as anxiety, alcohol abuse, poor control of systemic diseases such as diabetes, all these pathologies where there is no mechanical involvement of the nerves to orthopedic alterations where there is compressions of peripheral nerves as occurs in disc pathologies at the cervical (neck) level, in the shoulder region, the elbow and / or very frequently in the wrist, the latter well known as carpal tunnel syndrome.
What can I do to prevent tingling in my hand?
The most important thing to be able to prevent the tingling sensation is to identify the possible cause and thus carry out the best prevention, which is why a consultation with your trusted doctor is very important.
Is hand tingling associated with carpal tunnel syndrome?
One of the most frequent etiologies for tingling of the hands is the carpal tunnel, an evaluation by the orthopedic doctor and / or physiatrist is imperative to confirm the diagnosis, the definitive diagnosis requires clinical evaluation and is not exclusive to studies electromyography, although these provide valuable information.
Does posture affect tingling in the hand?
Poor posture at the neck (cervical) or wrist level can develop compressive diseases, it is very important to follow the recommendations by occupational medicine such as the mouse pad and active pauses.
Is it normal to have tingling in the hand?
It should not be accepted as normal, the recommendation is to be interpreted as a red flag in our body.