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What Causes Numbness In Hand During Sleep?

I have had numbness in my right hand for about a month or so. It comes and goes and usually comes when I am using that hand or the opposite when I am sleeping it goes so numb that it keeps me awake and is actually quite painful. I have seen my doctor and he thinks it is related to arthritis that I have but no other place that is irate by my arthritis is affected.
Thu, 10 Mar 2016
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
hi
thanks for writing to healthcare magic.
you seem to suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome. its a condition in which a major nerve supplying the thumb,index middle and part of ring finger gets compressed at the wrist level.

please do the following
1. use wrist splints, especially while sleeping
2. avoid bending your wrists too much
3.avoid keeping your wrists under your head while sleeping
4. give rest to to your wrists, avoid typing too much on your computer or
mobile phone.
5. apply ice packs4-5 times a day
6.use a mild analgesic like acetaaminophen

it will take 3-4 weeks for complete recovery.

hope i have answered your query
thank you
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What Causes Numbness In Hand During Sleep?

hi thanks for writing to healthcare magic. you seem to suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome. its a condition in which a major nerve supplying the thumb,index middle and part of ring finger gets compressed at the wrist level. please do the following 1. use wrist splints, especially while sleeping 2. avoid bending your wrists too much 3.avoid keeping your wrists under your head while sleeping 4. give rest to to your wrists, avoid typing too much on your computer or mobile phone. 5. apply ice packs4-5 times a day 6.use a mild analgesic like acetaaminophen it will take 3-4 weeks for complete recovery. hope i have answered your query thank you