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Numbness is caused by damage, irritation or compression of nerves. A single nerve branch or several nerves may be affected. Examples include a slipped disk in the back or carpal tunnel syndrome in the wrist.
Numbness is a complete or partial loss of feeling or sensation in any area of your body. Most cases of numbness aren’t serious, but severe cases can lead to complications such as not being able to feel pain. If you’re experiencing any numbness that doesn’t have an obvious cause, see your healthcare provider.
Numbness and tingling are types of temporary paresthesia. These sensations can occur after sitting or standing in a particular position or even wearing tight clothing for too long.
Numbness and tingling are sensations that can affect any part of your body. Discover over 25 causes, including bites and diabetes. Also learn about diagnosis.
Numbness or tingling in the legs may be felt in the whole leg, below the knee, or in different areas of the foot. Short-term numbness is typically caused by a person’s posture and will resolve...
Paresthesia is the feeling of tingling, numbness or “pins and needles.” Everyone experiences this feeling at some point in their lives. It’s most often a harmless sign that a limb is “asleep” and you need to shift position or move around.
Hand numbness can be caused by damage, irritation, or compression of a nerve or a branch of a nerve in your arm and wrist. Diseases affecting the peripheral nerves, such as diabetes, also can cause numbness.