Neurology Specialist Specialist. Dr. Nazan Eryiğit gave information about Saturday night paralysis, which occurs as a result of compression of the radial nerve coming to the back of the hand and arm. Stating that wrong sleeping positions can cause this disorder, Eryiğit also pointed out that Saturday paralysis can occur especially after alcohol consumption. Here are the details of the news…
BEWARE OF SATURDAY NIGHT PARALYSIS!
Çakmak Erdem Hospital Neurologist Specialist explains about the disorder known as Saturday paralysis, which is seen especially in cases where people who drink excessive alcohol on the weekend fall asleep in an upside down position, which puts their arm on the edge of the chair, or when the arm is under pressure for a long time. Dr. Nazan Eryiğit gave information. Specialist Dr. Nazan Eryiğit said, “This disorder occurs as a result of tingling in the arms and hands and compression of the nerve roots and goes away when the area is moved. “Since these numbness cannot be noticed when you are drunk, the disorder called Saturday night paralysis occurs,” he said. Nazan Eryiğit also reminded that Saturday night paralysis can also be seen in campers staying in tents or athletes lying on hard ground.
Stating that people who are paralyzed cannot lift their hands when they wake up in the morning, Eryiğit said, “In other words, long-term pressure on the nerve in an inappropriate position disrupts the function of the radial nerve, the hand falls, the fingers and wrist cannot be moved. “Mostly, patients cannot understand what is happening and experience great panic,” he said.
IN WHICH POSITION AND HOW SHOULD I SLEEP?
Eryiğit, who also gave suggestions on what position and how to sleep in order to prevent discomfort, said: “The night of drinking alcohol; It is extremely important to lie down softly and comfortably so that the area between the shoulder and elbow is not under pressure. What is healthy and recommended is to sleep on your back. “You can also consider simple measures such as drinking coffee before going to sleep to avoid going to bed too drunk,” he said.
Finally, speaking about his treatment, Eryiğit concluded his words by saying, “The good news is that Saturday night paralysis will resolve itself within a few hours, and in rare cases, physical therapy and splint intervention may be required.” (UAV)