What medication to use for numbness in the palms of the hands due to cervical spondylosis

Numbness in the palm of the hand caused by cervical spondylosis is mostly seen in nerve root cervical spondylosis, which can be treated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs, neurotrophic drugs and so on. 1. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs: when cervical spine hyperplasia and intervertebral disc degeneration, it stimulates the nerve roots innervating the upper limbs and palms, triggering the symptoms of pain and numbness in the palms. At this time, in the absence of contraindications, you can take ibuprofen, diclofenac sodium and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesic drugs. 2. Neurotrophic drugs: when nerve root cervical spondylosis leads to neural edema compression of the innervated palmar nerve, it may lead to numbness in the palm of the hand. Nutritional drugs such as vitamin B1 and vitamin B12 can be taken to help restore nerve function. For palm numbness caused by radiculopathy, the fundamental principle is to remove the cause of the disease and treat the symptoms. Oral administration of the above drugs can only alleviate the symptoms of numbness in the palm of the hand, and cannot cure the disease. Clinical treatments for radiculopathy include general treatment, medication, physical therapy and surgery. For example, for people with short duration of the disease, they need to pay attention to rest and have appropriate neck massage to improve the disease; for people with severe and recurring symptoms, they can choose surgical treatments such as anterior approach surgery to relieve nerve compression. If cervical spondylosis causes numbness in the palm of the hand, you should go to the hospital in time to improve the relevant examinations, and after a clear diagnosis, actively cooperate with the doctor’s treatment program, follow the doctor’s instructions, and do not blindly take medication on their own.