Hands Falling Asleep at Night? Paresthesia: Causes and Solutions

or reduced movement in a body part.

The limbs—especially hands, arms, feet, and legs—are most commonly affected.

Paresthesia usually occurs when nerves are compressed or blocked for a certain period of time. This can happen when:

You sleep with your hand under your head

You sit cross-legged for too long

You remain in the same position for an extended period

Changing your position usually restores normal sensation quickly.Asleep”
Several factors can lead to paresthesia. The most common causes generally fall into three main categories:

Nerve compression

Circulation problems

Underlying