Numbness of legs

Numbness of the legs - a sense of discomfort, which arises from a violation of sensitivity. Often this sensation is accompanied by burning, tingling, running chills and also a chilling sensation in the limbs. This symptom appears in the case of a problem with the passage of nerve impulses into the brain, a violation of the patency of the vessels of the lower limbs.

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Causes of the numbness of the legs

There are several different causes of numbness in the legs:

• Diseases of the spine often become a factor that causes the appearance of numbness. Often this is a sign of the development of osteochondrosis in the lumbosacral area. As a result of compression of the endings of nerve receptors, involuntary constriction of tissues occurs;
• Systemic pathologies - for example, diabetes, various tumors, etc .;
• The so-called tunnel syndrome - its development (sensation of burning along with numbness in the legs) usually occurs in people constantly engaged in monotonous work;
• Multiple sclerosis, in which the envelopes of neurons are destroyed;
• Problems with blood circulation (with Raynaud's syndrome) - in this case numbness occurs with attacks and is combined with a sharp pain;
• Arthritis, in which, due to joint deformations, the nerve endings are squeezed, which leads to a loss of sensitivity;
• Pregnancy, due to changes occurring in the body of a woman during this period. The condition of numbness can appear due to the presence of excess fluid in the body. If such a condition is rare, treatment is not required.

If the legs become numb and sporadic, the problem can be a prolonged finding of the body in the wrong position, a deficiency of the vitamin B12 or trace elements in the body, and in addition abuse of narcotic drugs or alcohol.

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Symptoms of the numbness of the legs

In the case of numbness of the feet, other uncomfortable sensations often arise, which are a consequence of a violation of their sensitivity - such as pain, tingling, burning. If numbness is caused by a stroke, there may also be a disorder in speech and movements.

The duration of this condition depends on what it was caused by - if this is a consequence of the uncomfortable position of the body, then numbness will pass very quickly. If the condition is chronic, it is a sign of nerve disorders due to certain diseases. If there is a feeling of numbness in the inguinal area, as well as a disturbance in the functioning of the intestine and bladder, or if there are symptoms of paralysis, confusion, speech problems, you should immediately seek help from a doctor.

Among the symptoms that accompany this condition:

• Feeling of anxiety.
• Itching, tingling, and burning.
• Pain sensations in the lumbar region.
• Frequent urge to urinate.
• The feeling of tingling or numbness in the leg is worse when walking.
• Spasms in the muscles.
• Pain sensations in the neck and other parts of the body.
• The appearance of a rash.
• Increased sensitivity to any touch.

Numbness of the limbs in combination with some other signs, which are indicated below, may be a symptom of a serious illness. The following are the signs:

• Short-term loss of consciousness or retardation;
• Problems with breathing or with vision;
• Difficulty walking;
• Involuntary defecation or urination;
• Dizziness;
• Neck area of the neck, head and back;
• Problems with speech;
• Feeling of general weakness;
• Paralysis.

Numbness of toes

Numbness of the toes may be the result of various causes. For example, it can occur because of radiculoneuritis or disorders associated with the metabolic process. In addition, this condition can cause vertebral osteochondrosis, because of which narrowed intervertebral cracks. Also, the onset of this sensation can be affected by vertebral tuberculosis, vascular disorders, in some cases - the development of cancer.

Oncological pathology can provoke numbness of the fingers, because inside or outside the spinal cord, a tumor that causes pressure, in turn, provokes a numbness state. This process is not capable of depriving a person of walking, but if the tumor develops in the lower extremities, such a risk will be very high on the contrary.

Numbness of hands and feet

If you feel the simultaneous numbness of the legs and hands, this can be a manifestation of a very serious pathology. Usually this is associated with disorders in the work of the cardiovascular system, as well as with orthopedic or neurological disorders.

If this condition is associated with the cardiovascular system, the problem can be in violation of the circulatory process in a particular area of the body. Such a situation can arise because of deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremities (DVT), thrombangiitis obliterans, frostbite, Raynaud's syndrome, arteriovenous malformation (AVM), or peripheral arterial disease.

Numbness sometimes occurs due to violations of the orthopedic nature - in this case even the most insignificant problems can provoke the development of this condition. Numbness may appear due to bone fracture, whiplash injury in the cervical region, carpal tunnel syndrome, intervertebral hernia, osteoporosis and tunneling of the nerve.

Numbness of the left leg

The left leg may not be dumb for very serious reasons, such as osteochondrosis, circulatory disorders, intervertebral hernia, migraine, a prolonged lack of vitamins (especially B vitamins), as well as minerals and magnesium, diabetes, ischemia, damage to the nerve endings due to rheumatoid arthritis (or other diseases in which joints are deformed), nerve congestion in the inguinal region.

Numbness of the left leg can also indicate the presence of cancer or multiple sclerosis, so if this feeling is observed often enough, you should carefully consider this symptom and see a doctor.

Numbness of the right leg

Numbness of the right leg can occur due to a variety of factors that cause a violation of blood circulation or innervation. The whole leg, and its separate areas - the hip, part below / above the knee, foot, heel, toes, can be numb. Find out what became the cause, depending on the strength of pain and other symptoms.

Approximately 90% of all cases this condition develops due to complicated osteochondrosis of the spine (in the lumbar region), which irritates the nerve endings and develops neurological syndromes. It can also occur due to vascular disease (thrombosis, varicose veins), systemic pathologies (polyneuropathy), lumboschialgia, or post-traumatic syndromes.

During pregnancy, the legs may not grow dense due to the increased load in the spine, as well as the pressure of the grown uterus, which jams the nerve endings.

Numbness of feet

Numbness of the foot arises due to the inflection of blood vessels or nerve endings, because of which the sensitivity in this area is partially or completely disappears. Usually it develops as a result of a violation of the circulatory system or due to diseases associated with the musculoskeletal system. The cause can be and oncological diseases. A concomitant symptom is a slight tingling or pain in the foot.

Numbness of thigh of leg

With numbness of the femoral part of the leg, sensitivity is lost in the region from the knee to the groin. Symptoms are paroxysmal and occur after prolonged sitting, as well as walking or sleeping; in the case of pressing the hip to the stomach.

Most often in a similar condition diagnose:

• Lumbar hernia or protrusion of the intervertebral disc, which develops due to lumbar osteochondrosis;
• Radicular syndrome (radiculitis);
• Inflammation of the sciatic nerve (sciatica);
• The Bernhardt-Roth parangeetic metalgia or other tunnel syndromes;
• Spinal stenosis, which develops due to degenerative-dystrophic disorders.

Weakness and numbness in the legs

Simultaneously with numbness, there may be weakness in the legs - this complicates the motor function, reduces the strength of the muscles, and also makes the limb insensitive. This condition is not an independent pathology, but it can be a symptom of other diseases.

Knee-to-knee numbness

Legs in the area below the knee are usually numb because of a sedentary / sedentary lifestyle, as they provoke the occurrence of abnormalities in the blood vessels and nerve roots that innervate the legs.

This condition is often observed in people from the group of working age. It is accompanied by tingling in the numb area. In addition, in some cases, there may be such symptoms:

• burning sensation in the area of numbness;
• the skin loses sensitivity;
• the legs feel cold.

Back pain and numbness of the legs

Pain syndrome in the lower back, which is given in the legs - this is a typical sign of the development of lumboeishalgia, which occurs due to hypothermia or unusual for the body of heavy physical exertion. Similar symptoms are also observed in the case of radiculitis, which is a consequence of osteochondrosis, a congenital defect or anomalies in the formation of the skeleton. Expanding bone tissue deforms nearby tissue, which causes severe pain. Inflammation develops as a result of pathological trauma of the nerve roots due to intervertebral hernia.

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Numbness of feet at night and after sleep

During sleep, we assume a horizontal position in which the muscles of the body relax, but this pose is dangerous because the blood circulation in the vessels of the lower limbs can be weakened.

Since in this position the necessary blood circulation is not carried out, the nutrition of the tissues of the lower extremities worsens, which causes pain with tingling, and perhaps even the appearance of seizures.

If the numbness disappears after a change in the posture, then there is no reason to worry, but if it is a permanent symptom that also disrupts sleep, and besides it is accompanied by convulsions and pain syndrome - this is evidence of any disturbance in the body. In this case, you should consult a doctor to get an internal examination of the spine, vessels, and the heart.

Cramps and numbness of legs

Seizure is a reflex contraction of the muscles, in which there is a sharp severe pain. This phenomenon can be single or periodic (depending on which cause was caused). Provoking factors are many, among them such as muscle fatigue, stress, hypothermia, calcium deficiency, flat feet, prolonged fasting, varicose veins. A cramp with numbness can also occur in a dream - due to an incorrect posture during sleep.

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Numbness of legs when walking

Numbness of the feet when walking is a symptom of the development of atherosclerosis or arteriosclerosis.

Dizziness and numbness of the legs

Dizziness along with numbness of the legs can occur with TIA (transient ischemic attack). It arises because of a thrombus, which for a while clogs the cerebral vessel. This happens, because as cholesterol plaques, which are a pathological anatomical sign of atherosclerosis, narrow the lumen. Such seizures happen all the time, accompanied by the following symptoms: numbness of the face and / or hand (usually on one side), general weakness, slowing of speech and the appearance of a feeling "double in the eyes". The set of signs will depend on which vessel was specifically clogged.

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Numbness of the calves of the legs

With a deficiency of sodium, magnesium, vitamin D, and potassium in the blood, the conductivity of the impulses through the nerve receptors will be reduced to a minimum. The absence of these substances does not allow the CNS and blood vessels to function fully.

Caviar can also dumb due to problems with blood circulation in the musculature of the legs. For normal blood circulation, a full muscle contraction is necessary. Problems with this process can arise due to such factors:

• A sedentary lifestyle;
• Changes related to age;
• Development of varicose veins;
• Thrombophlebitis.

As a result of one of these factors there is a violation of blood flow - the blood begins to stagnate, which causes a sensation of numbness in the calves, as well as convulsions.

Numbness of the foot with a hernia

In the case of a vertebral hernia, the legs become numb because of hernia pressure on the nerve endings - this is the most frequent reason for the development of such a condition. There is also another option for the development of numbness - the intervertebral hernia causes involuntary spasm in the muscles of the leg. As a result, they overextend, which causes a feeling of numbness. Thus the person usually feels a pricking, "murashki", painful spasms or cramps.

Numbness in the legs with diabetes

With diabetes, the legs are usually numb as a result of damage to nerve fibers and receptors, disturbed blood flow, impairing the process of passing the impulses along the nerve endings. As a result, the sensitivity, as well as the regenerative and regenerative function of tissues in this area is reduced.

Among the manifestations - uncomfortable sensations in the legs, the appearance of tingling and tingling, burning along with pain, and numbness. In some cases, there is a feeling of cold or vice versa, or the whole leg begins to burn. Basically, this condition has been developing for several years, but there are also cases of very rapid development of this condition in diabetes - it happens in a few months.

Numbness of leg with sciatica

Sciatica is a disease whose symptom is the pain in the sciatic nerve region. The appearance of this symptom is due to the fact that the nerve receptors of the spinal cord, which are located in the lumbar region, begin to squeeze. Numbness usually occurs on the side in which there was inflammation or pinching of the nerve. Basically, it appears in the foot area and on the lateral surface of the shin.

Numbness of legs with varicose veins

Numbness in varicose veins is a muscle spasm that appears in a relaxed state (usually at night, causing arousal). The reason in this case is that a person stays too long standing. People who spend a lot of time sitting, much less suffer from numbness of the legs with varicose veins.

Numbness in the legs during pregnancy

During pregnancy, the legs become numb often, so mostly women do not pay special attention to such symptoms. But it should be borne in mind that, although some differences still exist, the causes of this sensation are similar to the appearance of this symptom in other groups of patients. Therefore, if numbness occurs often, and at the same time is accompanied by other manifestations, the expectant mother must necessarily consult a doctor.

Complications and consequences

The consequence of numbness of the legs can be various problems - from circulatory disorders to partial gangrene. It all depends on what was the cause of this condition. In any case, regardless of provoking factors, if numbness is a frequent symptom, it means that there are problems with the functioning of the vessels and circulation in the legs. This fact signals the presence of a serious illness, therefore it is necessary to undergo a survey in order to identify pathology and prevent the development of dangerous consequences.

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Diagnostics of the numbness of the legs

At the first reception the doctor finds out at the patient the symptomatology arising at a numbness, frequency and time of its or her occurrence. This helps to determine the further nature of the diagnosis - whether tests are needed, whether additional instrumental diagnostics are required, etc.

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Analyzes

A general blood test can be prescribed, as well as the maintenance of lipoproteins, triglycerides and cholesterol in the blood. Studies are conducted to find out the general and biochemical composition of blood, as well as the level of glucose. If doctors suspect the development of arthritis, urinalysis may be prescribed.

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Instrumental diagnostics

To identify the cause that provoked the numbness of the legs, you can use the methods of instrumental diagnostics:

• a roentgen of a backbone;
• computed tomography, as well as MRI;
• procedure of electromyography;
• Ultrasound.

To determine the condition of the vessels with numbness of the legs, duplex scanning methods or angiography are used. They can identify diseases such as atherosclerosis or arterial / venous insufficiency in a chronic form, Raynaud's disease and arteriosclerosis.

Treatment of the numbness of the legs

To get rid of numbness of the legs, it is necessary to determine the specific cause that caused this symptom. Therefore, you first need to diagnose a disease that caused numbness, and then begin the process of therapy. Each of the diseases is treated by different methods, using various medications.

Medications

Among the drugs used to eliminate numbness - NSAIDs, and sometimes steroid drugs (especially if there is severe symptoms with a herniated intervertebral disc). Also, pain relievers, chondroprotectors, muscle relaxants, mineral and vitamin complexes can be prescribed, and besides this, drugs that improve the circulation process.

Ointment from numbness of legs

If you are numb, you can use camphor ointment. It is necessary to rub the area of defeat, best of all in the evening, before bedtime. After completing the procedure, wear wool socks on your feet.

Vitamins

The diet should include foods that contain B vitamins, including cyanocobalamin and vitamin B6. These are milk, meat, liver, as well as egg yolk, cereals, products from the category of legumes, fish and brown rice.

Physiotherapeutic treatment

Among the methods of physiotherapeutic treatment - the use of ultrasound, magnetotherapy, microcurrents, low-intensity laser radiation, phonophoresis and electrophoresis. All these methods allow activating the process of tissue repair after the hypoxic disturbances that have arisen in them.

Alternative treatment

Among non-traditional methods there are alternative treatment means, but they can be used only with the permission of the doctor:

Wraps with the use of honey - treat the numb parts of legs with honey, then wrap them with a natural cloth. It is required to conduct 3-4 similar procedures;

Solution on the basis of alcohol - at night rub this product with massage movements into the area of numbness. The solution consists of such elements: camphor alcohol (50 g), water (1 L) and ammonia solution (100 g);

Rubbing - half a glass of any vegetable fat, which must be mixed with the same amount of sugar (until a homogeneous mixture is obtained). Then apply this tool on the numb area - spiral movements, slightly pressing. Then you need to make a bath, using warm water and sea salt (1 liter of water and 2 teaspoons of salt). The procedure should last 10-20 minutes;

Vodka compress - you need to take 0.5 liters of vodka and 50 g of lilac and persist them for 2 weeks. The resulting tincture moisten the tissue, and apply it to the lesions. The course of treatment should last 2 weeks.

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Exercises with numb legs

In the case of numbness of the legs, special exercises can be performed (in particular, they are suitable for numbness of toes on the legs). You need to do them immediately after sleep, and then repeat 2-3 times throughout the day (if the pain is very strong, you need to do the exercise 6-8 times).

Bend your fingers before you feel the crunch in them. Repeat the procedure should be about 80 times.

Stand up next to the wall, face to it, raise your hands up and rise on your toes. In this position, you need to stand for 1 minute (you can count to 60, so it was easier to navigate). Repeat this exercise 6-8 times.

When numbness will pass, it is necessary to repeat these exercises for 1 rub. / Day.

Prevention

As a prevention of numbness, you should follow such rules: avoid various injuries or hypothermia, try to move more, lead a healthy and healthy life, get rid of bad habits, including smoking. Well, if there are alarming signs, without delay, contact specialists to prevent possible complications.

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Forecast

Numbness of the legs will have a favorable prognosis only in case of timely treatment. Of course, in some cases, such a sign may arise due to normal fatigue, but often it is the result of some serious pathology, the treatment of which can not be delayed.

Do not let loose in the vertebral department, as this can only aggravate the situation. Sometimes the situation goes to the fact that you can get rid of the problem only with the help of surgical intervention. That is why it is not recommended to ignore this symptom, and to see a doctor as soon as possible.

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