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Hands get numb when sleeping on sides but clears up when i lay flat. is it a sign of heart disease?

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Dr. Martin Morell answered

Probably: not heart disease, but rather blood flow compromise to the arm nerve.

Answered 10/30/2017

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A member asked:

Hands get numb when sleeping on sides but clears up when i lay flat. is it a sign of heart disease?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Morell answered

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