How to Treat Hand and Foot Numbness?

Numbness of hands and feet falls into the category of paralysis in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which can be caused by qi and blood deficiency, qi stagnation and blood stasis, excessive liver fire, and other factors. Treatment can involve acupuncture and oral medication.

1. Qi and Blood Deficiency: If the body is weak and qi and blood are deficient, it can lead to malnutrition at the extremities of the limbs, causing symptoms such as physical weakness, numbness, and pale complexion. Patients can take medications such as Qixue Shuangbu Pills and Yiqi Yangxue Oral Liquid for conditioning as recommended by their doctors.

2. Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis: If qi circulation in the body is impeded, it can lead to weak blood propulsion, resulting in blood stasis. Poor blood transportation to the extremities can hinder nutrient delivery, causing numbness of hands and feet, accompanied by emotional disturbances and menstrual irregularities. Under the operation of professionals, acupuncture can be performed at points such as Zhigou (TE6), Yanglingquan (GB34), Qimen (LR14), and Taichong (LR3) for conditioning, serving as adjuvant therapy.

3. Excessive Liver Fire: If liver fire is not treated promptly, it can weaken the converging function, failing to restrain liver yang, leading to internal liver wind, head swelling, headache, limb numbness, red tongue, and other symptoms. Medications such as Tianma Gouteng Yin, Tianma Gouteng Granules, and Hubo Duoshui Pill can be taken for conditioning as recommended by doctors.

Besides the above factors, numbness of hands and feet can also be caused by factors such as wind-phlegm obstructing meridians. Patients should promptly visit the hospital for diagnosis and receive standardized treatment after identifying the cause.