Here's What It Means When Your Fingers Fall Asleep

If your fingers fall asleep, it isn't necessarily a cause for concern. Here's what it could mean.

May 18, 2021 · 1 min · 60 words · Carrie Vasquez

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You’ve probably experienced parts of your body feeling tingly or “asleep” in the past.

You probably don’t worry about it if you experiencefinger numbnessoccasionally.

Sometimes yourhands might even go numb while you’re sleeping(viaHealthline).

Brunette woman wearing purple shirt rubbing her fingers.

While it can be painful, the tingling in your fingers is often not a sign of something serious.

Here’s what could cause your fingers to fall asleep.

Woman in white sitting at a desk rubbing her fingers and hand.