How to Treat Numbness in Hands
Hold your hands in a comfortable, neutral position.. Shake your hands until the numbness subsides.. Run your hands under warm water for 2 to 3 minutes.
Steps
Hold your hands in a comfortable, neutral position.
Hold your hands in a comfortable, neutral position.
Shake your hands until the numbness subsides.
Shake your hands until the numbness subsides.
Run your hands under warm water for 2 to 3 minutes.
Run your hands under warm water for 2 to 3 minutes.
See your doctor if you experience frequent or asymmetrical numbness.
See your doctor if you experience frequent or asymmetrical numbness.
Tell your doctor which parts of your hands are affected.
Tell your doctor which parts of your hands are affected.
Take frequent stretch breaks during repetitive activities, such as typing.
Take frequent stretch breaks during repetitive activities, such as typing.
Alternate soaking your hands in cold and warm water.
Alternate soaking your hands in cold and warm water.
Wear wrist braces while you sleep for carpal tunnel syndrome.
Wear wrist braces while you sleep for carpal tunnel syndrome.
Wear elbow braces for cubital tunnel syndrome while you sleep.
Wear elbow braces for cubital tunnel syndrome while you sleep.
Ask your doctor if they recommend a cortisone shot.
Ask your doctor if they recommend a cortisone shot.
See a physical therapist for numbness related to neck issues.
See a physical therapist for numbness related to neck issues.
Quit smoking
Quit smoking
Ask your doctor if you need to consume more vitamin B12.
Ask your doctor if you need to consume more vitamin B12.
Manage your blood glucose levels if you're diabetic.
Manage your blood glucose levels if you're diabetic.
Get tested for Raynaud's phenomenon.
Get tested for Raynaud's phenomenon.
Consult your doctor for numbness related to cancer treatment.
Consult your doctor for numbness related to cancer treatment.
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