Hands Falling Asleep at Night? Paresthesia: Causes and Solutions
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Several factors can lead to paresthesia. The most common causes generally fall into three main categories:
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Nerve compression
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Circulation problems
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Underlying health conditions
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1. Nerve Compression
1. Nerve Compression
One of the most common causes is pressure on a nerve, which interrupts normal nerve signals.
This can occur when you lie on your arm or hand during sleep or maintain a position that puts pressure on a nerve.
In reality, the body part is not actually “falling asleep.” Instead, the pressure prevents the nerve from sending signals properly to
