About 3 days ago I woke up after having slept on my hand and I noticed that my thumb was getting poor circulation. I was hoping the problem would fix itself, but 3 days later and it is still getting poor blood circulation. I think its getting some blood as it isn't completely numb but it also feels partially numb. What can I do to maybe get the blood flowing again through it?
Also, if it comes to having to go to the doctor about the problem, what sort of doctor would be best for this kind of problem?
2007-06-30 18:53:53 · 4 answers · asked by Issac Rangel 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Assuming you do not have neuropathy or gout.
Stick your thumb in your mouth and suck on it.
Sure you could massage it with your other hand, but your mouth and tongue does a better job.
2007-07-03 18:56:33 · answer #1 · answered by Goldilocks 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-03-13 23:09:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rub it or put it in warm water. If you want it diagnosed by a doctor, first go to a General Practitioner (regular doctor)who will determine if the problem is circulation or nerves.
2007-06-30 19:03:54 · answer #3 · answered by liberty11235 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Numbness could be a result of nerve irritation. You probably irritated the median nerve through the carpal tunnel by the position you slept on your hand.
Keep the wrist in neutral (straight, supported if possible) and the numbness should subside within a few days.
2007-06-30 19:03:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hold your thumb straight down and wiggle it awile. It should lose its numbness and be ok. bettyk
Just a regular dr. is fine.
2007-06-30 19:19:44 · answer #5 · answered by elisayn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do some exercise and get the blood pumping through your body. That will help temporarily and it may help long term as well.
2007-06-30 18:56:13 · answer #6 · answered by the Boss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stop sleeping on it
2007-06-30 18:56:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋