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Numbness in the Hands. Numbness in the hands is a sensation of loss of feelings in the hands, often referred to as falling asleep. Symptoms of hand numbness are tingling, pins-and-needles, prickling sensations. Sleeping on your hands or holding your hands above your head for a long period of time will cause numbness.
Other causes of numb hands may include: 1  Nutritional deficiencies, such as vitamin B1 deficiency. 2  Multiple sclerosis. 3  Stroke. 4  Disorders of the brain and spinal cord.