It is widely believed thatnumbness results from phlebological problems. In particular, they include varicose veins, thrombosis and others. However, experts say that if paresthesia appears in such cases, it is due to neglected forms of vascular pathologies, in which prolonged swelling in the tissues compresses the nerve trunks and damages them. Next, consider how often numbness of body areas can occur. Causes and treatment will also be described in the article.
These include radiculopathy - radiculitis, whichassociated with or inflammatory processes, vascular disorders, or with mechanical effects on the nerve roots in the segments of the spinal cord and spinal herniated intervertebral. Radicular syndromes are considered the most common cause of numbness.
The most common of them is considereddiabetic It is characterized by damage to the nerves and blood vessels as a result of prolonged elevated glucose levels and due to metabolic disturbances. The sensitivity violation is always symmetrical. As a rule, numbness occurs on the periphery of the lower and upper extremities - in the area of socks and gloves.
This condition is considered one of the most dangerous.causes of sensitivity disorders. Numbness in this case develops due to an acute circulatory disorder, triggered by blockage of blood vessels that feed the brain, or hemorrhage. As a result, the areas responsible for the sensitivity of one or another area of the body are damaged. In this case, paresthesias occur on one side of the body along a hemitip: either the entire half of the body, including numbness of the skin of the face, or the extremities.
This pathology can also act ascauses numbness. The same applies to aneurysms (pathological dilations of the vessel walls) and subdural hematomas that form under the hard membranes of the brain. As a rule, these pathologies occur in older people with falls, even minor ones. Such states are characterized by a one-sided violation of sensitivity. Patients experience numbness of the skin of the left, for example, paresthesia of one arm or of any half of the body. Unpleasant sensations are not acute. They can appear and disappear, increasing over time.
This condition is characterized by unpleasanttingling On the cover appears a feeling of "goosebumps. In some cases, the sensitivity deteriorates. Numbness of the face, the causes and treatment of which will be described further, may be accompanied by swelling, burning, loss of control over muscle contractions. The syndrome can manifest itself in varying degrees, from mild to severe, manifested by complete paralysis. If numbness of the skin of the face is observed for a prolonged period, a thorough examination is necessary.
Why does numbness of the skin appear?The causes of unpleasant sensations are various. Among the most common are diseases of the nerves or vessels that pass through this zone. When extending a condition to other areas of the body, a specialist may assume that it is a matter of the pathologies of the central nervous system. Often manifested numbness of the face as a symptom of the disease. There are several pathologies that are characterized by the occurrence of paresthesia. The most popular include:
Онемение лица может быть обусловлено недостатком vitamins B-group, sodium, calcium, potassium. Stress and depression act as provoking factors. Facial numbness acts as one of the side effects of taking a number of medications. Paresthesia is often a sign of ischemic transient attack. In some cases, there is numbness of the skin on the face before attacks of migraine, with hyperventilation. Paresthesia may occur due to an uncomfortable position during sleep. When quarrels or emotional conversation, many face muscles are strongly compressed (most often chewing). This provokes hypertonus, which entails unpleasant sensations, tingling and worsening of sensitivity. Often, numbness of the face appears after long work at the computer, handicrafts, reading. In this case, you need to change the position of the body and take short breaks.
With the appearance of pronounced numbness,persisting for a long time, you should visit a specialist as soon as possible. This symptom is an indication for a thorough examination. In the course of diagnostics, the condition in which the trigeminal nerve is located is assessed, an x-ray of the auditory internal opening, nasopharynx, and base of the skull is performed. Also, during the examination, an MRI or CT scan of the cranial fossa (posterior), vascular ultrasound can be performed. Additionally, serological reactions for syphilis, as well as a labial puncture, are prescribed. With an unclear diagnosis, the patient is sent to the otolaryngologist for consultation and examination of the posterior areas of the nasal cavity.
В некоторых случаях онемение лица проходит on their own. For example, when a person is in an uncomfortable position. The change of position contributes to a rush of blood to the problem area and the return of normal sensitivity. You can speed up the process by rubbing the skin. If numbness is accompanied by stiffness, dizziness, soreness, weakness, emergency help may be required. The signs of anxiety include involuntary bowel or bladder emptying, loss of the ability to move or talk. If numbness occurs as a result of a head or back injury, help should be provided as quickly as possible. If paresthesia is a sign of any disease, treatment is aimed at eliminating the pathology. For example, in multiple sclerosis, the patient is prescribed a course of B-vitamins and corticosteroids. In trigeminal neuralgia, therapy is aimed at reducing pain. To do this, use anti-inflammatory and painkillers. As a rule, in this pathology, the drug Prednisolone is prescribed. Additionally, the patient is recommended special exercises for face plastics. In some cases, the discomfort is eliminated after wiping the problem area with an alcoholic solution.
First you need to carefullytreat your health. Experts recommend to avoid hypothermia and drafts. If there are any pathologies, do not delay the visit to the doctor and wait for the development of their chronic form.
