What's wrong with my legs being numb? What should I do if my legs are numb?

Generally speaking, when people find that a part of the body is numb, they need to find out the cause in time and take effective measures to relieve it. So, what is the reason for leg numbness?

What causes leg numbness?

First: Benign lower limb numbness: It will disappear on its own with changes in the patient's mood, diet, weather, and exercise conditions. It will not last for a long time and usually disappears in 2-3 days.

Second: Malignant lower limb numbness: The main characteristics of malignant lower limb numbness are persistence and progression. The main manifestation is that the numbness of the lower limbs will continue and will not disappear on its own; and as time goes by, the degree of numbness will become more severe.

What should I do if my legs are numb?

Change your posture immediately and walk quickly in a small range for a few minutes. If you feel numbness in your left leg, raise your right hand for 10 seconds, then put it down, and repeat 3 times. If your right leg is numb, raise your left hand and the numbness can be relieved. Change your walking posture, such as walking with your feet turned inside out, so that different muscles are evenly stressed and the numbness is reduced. Rubbing and applying hot compress to the numb area can also eliminate numbness.

Normally, you should maintain a correct posture whether standing or sitting. Do not maintain the same posture for too long. It is best to change it every few minutes. Do more leg exercises such as jogging and swimming. In addition, bone hyperplasia, lumbar disc herniation, lumbar muscle strain and other diseases can also affect the peripheral nerves and cause leg numbness. If you often feel numbness in your legs and feet, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time.