what does it mean when someone says they are numb?
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1 : unable to feel anything in a particular part of your body especially as a result of cold or anesthesia It was so cold that my fingers went numb. 2 : unable to think, feel, or react normally because of something that shocks or upsets you : indifferent He stood there numb with fear.
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“It might mean you are taking out these feelings on your SO without realizing it,” she explains. “And your anxiety could be wearing off on them.” So, it makes sense why your SO might say that. ... “You're probably going to feel less chill,” says Dr.
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Loved ones might find it hard to comprehend that someone is dead when he still feels warm to the touch and his chest continues to rise and fall as a result of mechanical support, Tawil says. “What they hear is 'kind of dead,' 'maybe dead,' 'sort of dead,' but they don't hear 'dead,'” Caplan says.
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Go to a hospital or call your local emergency number (such as 911) if: You have weakness or are unable to move, along with numbness or tingling. Numbness or tingling occur just after a head, neck, or back injury. You cannot control the movement of an arm or a leg, or you have lost bladder or bowel control.
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When your tooth loses access to blood flow or nutrients, it goes numb and you'll feel a lack of sensation in your tooth. In addition to tooth decay, oral trauma will also cause your tooth to lose access to nutrients and blood flow resulting in numbness. Oral trauma usually occurs when you fall or bite something hard.
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When your mouth is numb The medical term for numbness or tingling anywhere in the body is paresthesia. It usually involves pressure, irritation, over-excitement, or damage to the nerves. A numb mouth by itself is usually nothing serious and you may not need treatment.
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A nervous system condition that causes numbness, tingling, and muscle weakness. Under VA's rating regulations, it must be at least 10 percent disabling within one year of herbicide exposure. A disorder characterized by liver dysfunction and by thinning and blistering of the skin in sun-exposed areas.
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People's motivations when they call someone quiet They may be insecure and think if you aren't talking it means you don't like them. ... They may think you're angry or upset if you're not saying much, and think they're helping you talk about it by mentioning you're quiet.
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You feel weak or numb on one side of your body Because, as the American Stroke Association explains, each side of your brain affects the opposite side of your body. So, if you have bleeding in the right side of your brain, the left side of your body will show symptoms.
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It means you at least seem to be thinking about something and not paying much attention to your surroundings, or at least to the person describing you as distant. ... I believe it means that the other person doesn't feel that you are in the moment with them.
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When people point out that you're quiet they usually don't mean anything malicious by it, even if they are blurting out their thoughts in an insensitive way. ... They may be insecure and think if you aren't talking it means you don't like them. When they say you're being quiet it's more about them than you.
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The hug is a type of nerve pain. You might hear a doctor call it dysesthesia, which means a sensation that isn't normal. If other symptoms come on quickly at the same time, the hug can also be a sign that your MS is relapsing. Call your doctor if this happens.
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A rare form of nerve disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis that causes numbness and/or tingling is neuropathy. Neuropathy is nerve damage that in people with rheumatoid arthritis can result from inflammation of blood vessels (vasculitis).
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If your hand or arm gets numb, the cause could range from carpal tunnel syndrome to a pinched nerve. No matter the reason, treatments can give you relief as well as get to the root of the problem. The most common reason for getting a numb hand or arm is sitting or sleeping in the same position for a long time.
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It means they are feeling something is wrong, like a red flag is raised. They feel that there is something different is going on with someone. The other person is giving them a feeling that things aren't normal. There is something “up” with them.
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Injuries and Damage to the Skin Disease is not the only form of harm that can cause numbness in the legs. Injuries and inflammation can put enough pressure on your nerves to cause paresthesia. Peripheral nerve tumors, scar tissue, herniated disks, and carpal tunnel syndrome are all examples.
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Pressure on your hands from your sleeping posture is a likely cause of waking up with numb hands. It can happen when you sleep on your arm or hand or in a position that puts pressure on a nerve. The temporary lack of blood flow can cause numbness or pins and needles.