Health experts advise that numbness in hands and feet can often be attributed to simple causes and may not require vitamin intake if symptoms are temporary.
Patients frequently report experiencing numbness in their fingers, hands, or feet, especially in the mornings or at night, describing sensations akin to prickling or the feeling of ants crawling. Other patients mention their legs going numb after sitting for long periods, and some do not feel their hands or feet until massaged. A notable number even sleep with woolen socks during summer, as their feet always feel cold, as shared by pharmacist Lina Stočkutė-Plytnikė from Gintarinės vaistinės.
This numbness is often accompanied by weakness in the hands or legs, back, neck, or lower back pains, muscle cramps, and constant fatigue. The tingling sensation at night can be so severe that it sometimes wakes individuals from sleep, as indicated in a press release. Pharmacist Stočkutė-Plytnikė points out that sometimes, numbness can stem from quite simple reasons—such as prolonged sitting, working at a computer, sleeping in an uncomfortable position, exposure to cold air, or temporary fatigue.
In such cases, she emphasizes that adjusting one’s position, moving about, or warming up is often sufficient for the symptoms to resolve on their own. If the numbness persists or is frequent without clear reasons, it may be advisable for individuals to consult a healthcare professional, as it could indicate underlying health issues requiring attention.
