5. Numbness
Numbness is another symptom caused by the interruption of your body’s normal signals. With the messages from your body interrupted, you might find that you don’t get all of the signals as you normally would and the area, therefore, feels cold, numb, or otherwise insensitive.
Again, this is similar to the feeling of a ‘dead leg’ that you may experience after sitting for a long time. Indeed, the cause is the same – interference with the nerves that convey the usual sense of touch.
Numbness can be an issue as it may cause issues with movement and proprioception. This can make it harder to move and to go about your usual business, which in turn might make you more susceptible to accidents. It’s another reason to take some well-earned time off if you are feeling uncomfortable.
Numbness and tingling both have a number of different causes, including diabetes and vitamin B12 deficiency. Therefore, it is important to speak with a physician in order to rule out those other possibilities.