Hands Falling Asleep at Night? Paresthesia: Causes and Solutions
the uncomfortable feeling of numbness and tingling, often accompanied by a temporary loss of sensation or reduced movement in a body part.
The limbs—especially hands, arms, feet, and legs—are most commonly affected.
Paresthesia usually occurs when nerves are compressed or blocked for a certain period of time. This can happen when:
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You sleep with your hand under your head
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You sit cross-legged for too long
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You remain in the same position for an extended period
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Changing your position usually restores normal sensation quickly.
