This article was medically reviewed by Rekha Kumar, MD, an assistant professor of medicine and member of the Prevention Medical Review Board, on July 10, 2019. Your hands contain some of the most ...

Nerve conditions can cause right-hand numbness. It may also be due to Raynaud’s disease, nutritional deficiencies, or injury. Treatment depends on the cause. In rare cases, numbness in the right hand ...

Numbness and tingling typically occur due to problems with the nervous or circulatory systems. Numbness and tingling can be temporary, but persistent symptoms may result from a more severe condition, ...

Frequent cramping and pain in your hands might suggest an underlying health concern. Here are four causes of hand cramps and how to treat them.

Numb fingers might seem like a minor inconvenience at first, an odd sensation that comes and goes. However, this symptom should not be dismissed lightly. Understanding the potential causes and ...

Herniated disk is a common condition that results from tears in the discs between the vertebrae in the spinal column. This ...

Your hands contain some of the most sensitive touch receptors in your entire body, and all of those touch receptors are connected to your brain by a network of nerves. If even one of those nerves—or ...

Your hands or fingers may go numb when you sleep if your sleeping position causes nerve compression. In some instances, numbness can occur with a more severe condition. Unexplained numbness in your ...

You brush off that tingling in your fingers as sleeping funny or sitting too long at your computer. But finger numbness isn’t always harmless — it can be your body’s early warning system alerting you ...

"If pain worsens during or after stretching, it’s important to stop immediately and consult with a healthcare professional," ...

Experiencing numb or tingling hands during sleep is often due to compressed nerves from awkward positions. However, persistent numbness, especially with pain or weakness, could indicate carpal tunnel ...

In chilly weather, it’s normal to experience cold fingers. But if you frequently have cold fingers or hands, it could be a sign of a medical condition, like diabetes or a vitamin B12 deficiency. If ...