Por Que Sua Perna Fica Dormente ao Sentar? | Dr Diego de Castro Neurologista

In this video, Dr. Diego de Castro explains about leg numbness due to nerve compression. 🏆Schedule a specialized online consultation with Dr. Diego de Castro, Neurologist (CRMSP 160074): (11) 3504-4304. This video is for informational purposes only and does not replace a neurology consultation. Topics Covered (Timestamps) • 00:00 - Why do legs fall asleep? Learn about the nerves involved • 00:10 - Fibular Nerve and Sural Nerve: The pathways of sensitivity • 00:36 - Tingling, burning, or pain? Identify the Symptoms • 00:57 - Location and Radiation: From the buttock to the foot • 01:16 - Numbness when sitting: The danger of transient compression • 01:51 - The impact of weight and posture on the fibular nerve • 02:11 - Risk factors: Crossed legs, high heels, and poor posture • 02:37 - When numbness is a warning sign of nerve injury Have you ever felt your legs go numb for no apparent reason? This symptom is usually related to the functioning of nerves responsible for sensitivity, such as the fibular and sural nerves. Numbness can manifest in various ways: from a simple loss of sensation to uncomfortable sensations of tingling, burning, pain, or that "prickling" sensation that is difficult to describe. In this video, understand how the position in which you sit can be squeezing your nerves between the muscle and the bone, causing transient compression. Furthermore, factors such as wearing high heels, crossing your legs, and even rapid weight changes can overload the fibular nerve. It is crucial to observe whether this numbness radiates from the buttock to the thigh or remains restricted to the leg, as this can aid in diagnosis. Don't ignore your body's signals. If the numbness is continuous or accompanied by loss of strength and imbalance, this may indicate a real nerve injury. Watch until the end to learn how to identify these warning signs and know exactly when it's time to seek a specialized neurologist to protect your nerve health. Reference: StatPearls [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NB...] Link to this video:    • Por Que Sua Perna Fica Dormente ao Sentar?...   Watch our videos to learn more: Leg Numbness: 4 Reasons Not to Worry    • Dormência nas Pernas: 4 Motivos para Não S...   Electromyography - What is it for?    • Eletromiografia | Dr Diego de Castro Neuro...   Leg Numbness That Comes and Goes: Is it Serious? Electroneuromyography of Lower Limbs (LL) Leg Pain: Diabetic Neuropathies - Why Does Diabetes Cause Numbness in Hands and Feet? Read also our articles to learn more: Leg Numbness - Symptoms and Causes Diagnosis and Treatment of Leg Numbness Did you like this video? (Link to video:    • Dormência nas Pernas que Vai e Volta: Será...  ) Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications to be the first to receive all our content about Neurology, Neurological Diseases and their Treatments. Follow our content on other social media platforms: Website: https://drdiegodecastro.com/ Facebook:   / drdiegodecastro   Instagram:   / drdiegodecastro   Twitter:   / dneurologista   LinkedIn:   / diego-de-castro-dos-santos-24aa85151   Pinterest:   / ddecastrodossantos   See also our Neurology website in Vitória: https://especialidades-neurologicas.w... #NumbnessInLegs #Tingling #Neurology #Neurologist #DrDiegoDeCastro