Why do my hands go numb when i lay down or go to sleep at night?

Carpal tunnel: This are classic symptoms related to carpal tunnel syndromes. There are several possible causes for cts. Have the problem evaluated.

Shoulder or wrists: Teenager with both arms "going to sleep" at night likely has nerve impingements in shoulders or wrists. Thoracic outlet syndrome usually unilateral. If carpal tunnel syndrome then ergonomic insults become of concern. Neurologist can diagnose, but many doubt reality of tos, so avoid one of those. Physical therapists are often very helpful. Except to rule out a cervical rib, x-rays not helpful.

Carpal tunnel?: Many times when u sleep, u will flex ur wrists. This bends the median nerve over the transverse volar carpal ligament, ; this pressure effects the sensation 2 the thumb, index, middle fingers ; 1/2 of the ring finger on the thumb side. Check it out ; c if that's it when u wake up. Does not mean surgery, usually nite splints will b all u need . Image missed the side of the ring finger.

Nerve compression: Lying down in a certain position may create nerve compression and produce numbness. Repetitive bending/flexion of the elbow often results in ulnar symptoms and thus, the ring and pinkie fingers fall asleep. Carpal tunnel symptoms result from compression and/or inflammation of the median nerve when the wrist is bent/flexed for long periods of time. Try altering your positions to see if this helps.

Carpal Tunnels: You may be naturally resting on the palms of your wrists (maybe even laying your head on your wrists), unintentionally pressing on the flexor retinaculum which is a band that compresses the carpal tunnel. This is the pathway for the median nerve entering into the wrist, causing numbness. People who work on computers all day have the same problem.