Stroke
One cause for concern for those who may have hand numbness is its potential to be a stroke symptom. Hand numbness could be the only symptom of a stroke, or it could be one of many. The other symptoms can include drooping of the face, difficulty understanding others, dizziness or a loss of balance, confusion, a bad headache, and more. However, it’s crucial to stress that hand numbness is a very uncommon cause of stroke. It’s a good idea to consider other potential symptoms of hand numbness, as it could be anything else. Of course, it’s a good idea to be ready for any emergency, including a stroke, but it’s also not a good idea to overreact and panic over something that might not be an issue.
As such, it’s a good idea to consider the symptoms above to see if the hand numbness is worth heading to the emergency room. While a stroke is a medical emergency, the odds of hand numbness potentially being the start of a stroke is very low. Be aware of all the other symptoms of a stroke before you make assumptions.
