Numbness

  • Paralysis

    Paralysis is the inability to move the body because of muscle weakness.
    The symptoms of paralysis are roughly divided into:

    Paraplegic
    Inability to move both lower extremities
    Hemiplegia
    Inability to move upper and lower limbs on one side
    Quadriplegia
    Inability to move whole body
    Monoplegia
    Inability to move a part of the upper or lower limbs such as the fingers

  • Numbness

    Numbness refers to a less of sensation in the skin or an abnormal sensation.
    The symptoms of numbness are roughly divided into:

    Decreased sensation
    Decreased sensation of being touched
    Paresthesia
    Unusual sensations such as pain when touched
    Abnormal sensation
    Constant feeling of numbness, tingling, etc.
    Hypersensitivity
    Overreacting to touch or feeling certain sounds louder than usual
    Pain sensation
    Throbbing pain along nerves

If you have any of the above symptoms, some of them are mild, but some of them are signs of serious illness. So it’s good to go to the hospital, and you may want to try treatment at an acupuncture clinic.

We may recommend the hospital based on the condition of your symptoms, so you can consult with peace of mind.

Causes of
Paralysis / Numbness

There are some reasons of paralysis and numbness.

Paralysis of the face

Facial paralysis is a condition in which the muscles of the face cannot move.

Cause Possible disease
Brain (central nervous system) Cerebral infarction, intracerebral hemorrhage, stroke, brain tumor, etc.
Facial nerve (peripheral nerve) Facial nervous paralysis

Other symptoms

Cause Possible disease
Disease of the brain Cerebral infarction, cerebral hemorrhage, transient ischemic attack, brain tumor, chronic submembranous hematoma, etc.
Disease of the spinal cord Degenerative cervical spondylosis, disc herniation, ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament, lumbar spinal stenosis, etc.
Peripheral nerve disease Carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, etc.

Cause of numbness

Cause Possible disease
Disease of the brain Cerebral infarction, cerebral hemorrhage, brain tumor, multiple sclerosis, encephalitis, trigeminal neuralgia, etc.
Disease of the spinal cord Spondylosis, spinal disc herniation, spinal stenosis, posterior longitudinal ligament ossification, etc.
Peripheral nerve disease Mononeuropathy Carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, radial nerve palsy, peroneal nerve palsy, tarsal tunnel syndrome, herpes zoster, etc.
Multiple mononeuropathy Vasculitis, collagen disease-related diseases, sarcoidosis, etc.
Polyneuropathy Diabetes, uremia, vitamin deficiency, alcoholism, Guillain-Barré syndrome, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, etc.
Other Electrolyte abnormalities, hyperventilation syndrome, restless leg syndrome, etc.

Acupuncture and moxibustion treatment can be effective for paralysis and numbness.

improving symptoms of paralysis and numbness

Symptoms for which acupuncture and moxibustion treatment can be effective are mainly symptoms such as temporary paralysis or numbness, and diseases caused by peripheral nerve symptoms.

Acupuncture and moxibustion are used to stimulate muscles, blood vessels, internal organs, etc., and improve their function.

Our clinic, located in Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo, is an acupuncture and moxibustion clinic that incorporates the essence of traditional Chinese medicine (oriental medicine) into Japanese meridian treatment.

We recommend early treatment to improve symptoms for those who are new to acupuncture or are suffering from symptoms.

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