Why is my left little finger numb? What are the dangers of numb fingers?

Numbness in fingers is a common phenomenon in daily life. Many people think that numbness in fingers does not have any impact on life and work, and ignore it. In fact, numbness in fingers is a warning from the body to people, so we must not ignore it. So what’s going on with the numbness in the little finger of my left hand? Let’s take a closer look at it below!

There are many reasons for numbness in the little finger of the left hand: it is related to cardiovascular, nerve, shoulder spine and other diseases; first of all, you should pay attention to whether there is cervical spondylosis or carpal tunnel syndrome. Cervical spondylosis compresses the nerve roots and sometimes causes symptoms such as finger numbness. It is recommended to go to the hospital for treatment and conduct necessary examinations to determine the cause of the finger numbness, and then take targeted treatment. Pay attention to keeping warm and avoid fatigue. Try to work less and avoid cold water as much as possible. Pay attention to diet and exercise during work to gradually strengthen your body.

Dangers of numb fingers

Finger numbness is an independent disease caused by damage to the motor nerves of the limbs. It is mostly caused by hemiplegia caused by stroke, diabetes, neuritis, cervical spondylosis, lumbar spondylosis, etc. The tiny blood vessels around the motor nerve fibers are blocked, compressing the motor fibers, causing serious damage to the motor nerve fibers, and the conduction ability and conduction speed of the nerves decrease, resulting in numbness of the hands and feet. In severe cases, it may develop into painful symptoms such as limb paralysis and muscle atrophy.

Daily care for numb fingers

As long as you exercise your neck and upper limbs properly, the numbness and pain in your fingers will gradually be relieved. Exercise should be done gradually, start gently, then gradually increase the intensity, and be sure to persist. But be careful to avoid excessive or sudden movements that are too strong. In addition, you can continue acupuncture, physical therapy, taking vitamin B1, etc., and if necessary, cervical traction and other treatments can be performed, but it must be done under the guidance of a doctor.

If middle-aged or elderly people experience persistent numbness in the thumb, such as after prolonged local pressure or a cold, some may feel like being pricked by needles, while others may feel heaviness or decreased perception. Generally speaking, it will disappear on its own soon. If the numbness persists for too long or the symptoms gradually worsen, and the person appears normal and no special findings are found when he or she goes to the hospital for treatment, he or she is often diagnosed with neuritis or peripheral neuritis, and is given some B vitamins orally or by injection.

Although the condition may improve for some people, there will be no improvement for some people, especially when they reach middle age or old age. This is because numbness in one thumb of middle-aged and elderly people is often an ominous sign of stroke. When encountering this situation, you should not be careless. You should go to the hospital to check your blood pressure, blood lipids, blood sugar and fundus. It is best to ask a neurologist to do a detailed examination to prevent problems before they occur.

The above is a brief introduction. If persistent numbness in the hands occurs, you should go to the hospital for relevant examinations in time to avoid delaying treatment.