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About the Symptom
This is a general term that describes a loss of sensation anywhere in the body. The feeling may also be described as "tingling", "asleep", or "heavy".
When to See a Doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
- Numbness of chest, tummy or back
Possible Causes
Generally, Numbness of chest, tummy or back can be related to:
- Spinal Cord Tumor
A spinal tumor develops within the spinal canal or spine bones. It can be life-threatening and cause permanent disability. Causes include environmental toxins and inherited syndromes like neurofibromatosis 2 and von Hippel-Lindau disease.
- Hyperventilation Syndrome / Panic Attacks
An anxiety disorder in which a person has repeated and often unexpected panic attacks. These panic attacks involve a sudden onset of intense fearfulness in the absence of danger and includes physical symptoms such as heart palpitations, difficulty breathing, chest pain or discomfort, choking or smothering sensations, sweating, and dizziness.
- Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO)
Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) is a rare condition in which the immune system damages the spinal cord and the optic nerves.
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Transverse Myelitis
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Spinal Cord Intramedullary Tumor
Related Serious Diseases
Sometimes, Numbness of chest, tummy or back may be related to these serious diseases:
- Cervical Cord Injury
Injury to the spinal cord at the neck level, often caused by falls or accidents.
- Acute Phase of Spinal Cord Injury
- Vertebral Artery Dissection
Doctor's Diagnostic Questions
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:
- Do you feel numbness in your chest, stomach, or back?
Reviewed By:
Benjamin Kummer, MD (Neurology)
Dr Kummer is Assistant Professor of Neurology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS), with joint appointment in Digital and Technology Partners (DTP) at the Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) as Director of Clinical Informatics in Neurology. As a triple-board certified practicing stroke neurologist and informaticist, he has successfully improved clinical operations at the point of care by acting as a central liaison between clinical neurology faculty and DTP teams to implement targeted EHR configuration changes and workflows, as well as providing subject matter expertise on health information technology projects across MSHS. | Dr Kummer also has several years’ experience building and implementing several informatics tools, presenting scientific posters, and generating a body of peer-reviewed work in “clinical neuro-informatics” – i.e., the intersection of clinical neurology, digital health, and informatics – much of which is centered on digital/tele-health, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. He has spearheaded the Clinical Neuro-Informatics Center in the Department of Neurology at ISMMS, a new research institute that seeks to establish the field of clinical neuro-informatics and disseminate knowledge to the neurological community on the effects and benefits of clinical informatics tools at the point of care.
Shohei Harase, MD (Neurology)
Dr. Harase spent his junior and senior high school years in Finland and the U.S. After graduating from the University of Washington (Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology), he worked for Apple Japan Inc. before entering the University of the Ryukyus School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital, where he received the Best Resident Award in 2016 and 2017. In 2021, he joined the Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, specializing in hyperacute stroke.
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FAQs
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Why Might the Skin on My Stomach Feel Numb?
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Your stomach skin might feel numb if a nerve in the area is being pinched or injured, as can happen in conditions like abdominal cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome or other nerve issues.
References:
Kanakarajan S, Dharmavaram S, Tadros A, Pushparaj H, Rose A. Abdominal cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome: A cross sectional survey of treatment outcomes. Br J Pain. 2022 Oct;16(5):538-545. doi: 10.1177/20494637221101719. Epub 2022 May 20. PMID: 36389004; PMCID: PMC9644107.
Stucky CL, Mikesell AR. Cutaneous pain in disorders affecting peripheral nerves. Neurosci Lett. 2021 Nov 20;765:136233. doi: 10.1016/j.neulet.2021.136233. Epub 2021 Oct 1. PMID: 34506882; PMCID: PMC8579816.
Staff NP, Windebank AJ. Peripheral neuropathy due to vitamin deficiency, toxins, and medications. Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2014 Oct;20(5 Peripheral Nervous System Disorders):1293-306. doi: 10.1212/01.CON.0000455880.06675.5a. PMID: 25299283; PMCID: PMC4208100.
Q.
Why Does My Back Sometimes Feel Numb and What Should I Do about It?
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Numbness in your back might mean a nerve is being squeezed, and it is important to have a healthcare provider look at it if the feeling bothers you or comes with pain.
References:
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Updated 2022 Oct 24]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan-. Available from: [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK546593/
Q.
What Could Cause Numbness in the Lower Right Abdomen for Females?
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Numbness in the lower right abdomen in females can sometimes be caused by nerve irritation or injury, such as problems with the ilioinguinal nerve or other abdominal cutaneous nerves.
References:
Patterson SL, Jafri K, Narvid JA, Margaretten M. A Young Woman With Sudden Urinary Retention and Sensory Deficits. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2018 Apr;70(4):635-642. doi: 10.1002/acr.23473. Epub 2018 Feb 18. PMID: 29125903; PMCID: PMC5876077.
Cho HM, Park DS, Kim DH, Nam HS. Diagnosis of Ilioinguinal Nerve Injury Based on Electromyography and Ultrasonography: A Case Report. Ann Rehabil Med. 2017 Aug;41(4):705-708. doi: 10.5535/arm.2017.41.4.705. Epub 2017 Aug 31. PMID: 28971057; PMCID: PMC5608680.
Kanakarajan S, Dharmavaram S, Tadros A, Pushparaj H, Rose A. Abdominal cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome: A cross sectional survey of treatment outcomes. Br J Pain. 2022 Oct;16(5):538-545. doi: 10.1177/20494637221101719. Epub 2022 May 20. PMID: 36389004; PMCID: PMC9644107.
Q.
Why Might a Female Experience Numbness in the Lower Left Abdomen?
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Numbness in the lower left abdomen may be caused by a nerve problem, such as nerve entrapment or irritation in that area—conditions like anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome (ACNES) or intercostal neuralgia are examples.
References:
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Mol FMU, Maatman RC, De Joode LEGH, Van Eerten P, Scheltinga MR, Roumen R. Characteristics of 1116 Consecutive Patients Diagnosed With Anterior Cutaneous Nerve Entrapment Syndrome (ACNES). Ann Surg. 2021 Feb 1;273(2):373-378. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000003224. PMID: 30817351.
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Q.
What Could Lead to Numbness in the Upper Left Side of the Abdomen?
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Numbness in the upper left side of the abdomen can be caused by nerve problems, such as issues with nerves affected by a herniated disc or irritation of abdominal wall nerves.
References:
Moffett AT, Hollander H, Berkenblit G, McArthur JC, Manesh R. Hindsight is 20/20. J Hosp Med. 2020 Apr 1;15(4):245-249. doi: 10.12788/jhm.3358. Epub 2020 Feb 11. PMID: 32118562; PMCID: PMC7850635.
Kohan L, McKenna C, Irwin A. Ilioinguinal Neuropathy. Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2020 Jan 20;24(1):2. doi: 10.1007/s11916-020-0833-6. PMID: 31960176.
Fitzpatrick J, Birch N, Botchu R. Abdominal wall pseudohernia - One secondary to a thoracic extraforaminal disc herniation and other due to thoracic paracentral disc protrusion. J Clin Orthop Trauma. 2022 May 16;30:101897. doi: 10.1016/j.jcot.2022.101897. PMID: 35646588; PMCID: PMC9133734.
Q.
Why Might the Upper Right Side of My Abdomen Feel Numb?
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Numbness in the upper right abdomen may be due to issues with the nerves in that area, such as nerve compression, peripheral neuropathy, or even a sign of a more complex neurological condition.
References:
Busza A, Cervantes-Arslanian AM, Kase CS. Clinical reasoning: a 32-year-old woman with right-sided numbness and word-finding difficulties. Neurology. 2014 Aug 26;83(9):e98-102. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000000736. PMID: 25156357; PMCID: PMC4155047.
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Spagnoli C, Pisani F, Di Mario F, Leandro G, Gaiani F, De' Angelis GL, Fusco C. Peripheral neuropathy and gastroenterologic disorders: an overview on an underrecognized association. Acta Biomed. 2018 Dec 17;89(9-S):22-32. doi: 10.23750/abm.v89i9-S.7956. PMID: 30561392; PMCID: PMC6502186.
Q.
What Should I Do If I Frequently Experience a Numb Feeling in My Back?
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Frequent numbness in your back could be a sign of a nerve-related issue. It’s important to get a medical evaluation to understand what might be causing it and to find the best treatment plan.
References:
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Updated 2022 Oct 15]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan-. Available from: [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK542220/
Q.
When Should I Be Concerned about a Numb Feeling in My Chest?
A.
A numb feeling in your chest may be harmless but can sometimes signal a serious problem when it occurs with other symptoms like chest pain or breathing trouble. It's important to get medical help right away if you have these additional signs.
References:
Flowers KM, Beck M, Colebaugh C, Haroutounian S, Edwards RR, Schreiber KL. Pain, numbness, or both? Distinguishing the longitudinal course and predictors of positive, painful neuropathic features vs numbness after breast cancer surgery. Pain Rep. 2021 Nov 22;6(4):e976. doi: 10.1097/PR9.0000000000000976. PMID: 34841183; PMCID: PMC8613357.
Heidarzadeh M, Elyaszadeh S, Dadkhah B, Doustkami H. Specific prodromal symptoms in patients with acute coronary syndrome. Nurs Open. 2021 Mar;8(2):582-591. doi: 10.1002/nop2.663. Epub 2020 Oct 19. PMID: 33570273; PMCID: PMC7877125.
Sussman WI, Makovitch SA, Merchant SH, Phadke J. Cervical angina: an overlooked source of noncardiac chest pain. Neurohospitalist. 2015 Jan;5(1):22-7. doi: 10.1177/1941874414550558. PMID: 25553225; PMCID: PMC4272356.
Q.
Is It Common to Experience Stomach Numbness After a C-Section, and How Long Does It Last?
A.
Stomach numbness after a C-section is not very common and usually goes away within a few hours to a day. If numbness lasts longer, it may warrant a discussion with your doctor.
References:
Fassoulaki A, Staikou C, Tsaroucha A, Micha G, Paraskeva A. Acute and Chronic Pain after Cesarean Delivery under Subarachnoid Anaesthesia. Is Postoperative Analgesia Adequate? A Cohort Observational Study. Maedica (Bucur). 2021 Mar;16(1):41-47. doi: 10.26574/maedica.2020.16.1.41. PMID: 34221155; PMCID: PMC8224706.
Hussen I, Worku M, Geleta D, Mahamed AA, Abebe M, Molla W, Wudneh A, Temesgen T, Figa Z, Tadesse M. Post-operative pain and associated factors after cesarean section at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Hawassa, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study. Ann Med Surg (Lond). 2022 Aug 9;81:104321. doi: 10.1016/j.amsu.2022.104321. PMID: 36147153; PMCID: PMC9486444.
Salaria ON, Kannan M, Kerner B, Goldman H. A Rare Complication of a TAP Block Performed after Caesarean Delivery. Case Rep Anesthesiol. 2017;2017:1072576. doi: 10.1155/2017/1072576. Epub 2017 Oct 29. PMID: 29214081; PMCID: PMC5682055.
Q.
What Might Cause Numbness on the Left Side of My Stomach?
A.
Numbness on the left side of your stomach might be due to issues with the nerves, such as nerve entrapment or nerve damage that affects the skin or even gut movement.
References:
Ohlsson B, Dahlin LB, Englund E, Veress B. Autonomic and peripheral neuropathy with reduced intraepidermal nerve fiber density can be observed in patients with gastrointestinal dysmotility. Clin Case Rep. 2019 Dec 4;8(1):142-148. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.2575. PMID: 31998505; PMCID: PMC6982522.
Kanakarajan S, Dharmavaram S, Tadros A, Pushparaj H, Rose A. Abdominal cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome: A cross sectional survey of treatment outcomes. Br J Pain. 2022 Oct;16(5):538-545. doi: 10.1177/20494637221101719. Epub 2022 May 20. PMID: 36389004; PMCID: PMC9644107.
Wang L, Yuan XZ, Zhao XM, Wang FY, Wang Y. Incomplete intestinal obstruction as an initial and persistent presentation in chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore). 2018 Dec;97(49):e13538. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000013538. PMID: 30544461; PMCID: PMC6310579.
Q.
How Can I Alleviate Numbness in My Back?
A.
Calming numbness in the back often means reducing pressure or irritation on the nerves. This can be done with treatments like physical therapy, medications, and sometimes surgery when needed.
References:
Huang P, Sengupta DK. How fast pain, numbness, and paresthesia resolves after lumbar nerve root decompression: a retrospective study of patient's self-reported computerized pain drawing. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2014 Apr 15;39(8):E529-36. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000000240. PMID: 24480941.
Baron R, Binder A, Attal N, Casale R, Dickenson AH, Treede RD. Neuropathic low back pain in clinical practice. Eur J Pain. 2016 Jul;20(6):861-73. doi: 10.1002/ejp.838. Epub 2016 Mar 2. PMID: 26935254; PMCID: PMC5069616.
Bielewicz J, Kamieniak M, Szymoniuk M, Litak J, Czyżewski W, Kamieniak P. Diagnosis and Management of Neuropathic Pain in Spine Diseases. J Clin Med. 2023 Feb 9;12(4):1380. doi: 10.3390/jcm12041380. PMID: 36835916; PMCID: PMC9961043.
Q.
How Does a Pinched Nerve Lead to Numbness on One Side of the Body?
A.
A pinched nerve is when pressure on a nerve stops it from sending clear messages to your brain, which can make you feel numb on one side of your body.
References:
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK441828/
Stucky CL, Mikesell AR. Cutaneous pain in disorders affecting peripheral nerves. Neurosci Lett. 2021 Nov 20;765:136233. doi: 10.1016/j.neulet.2021.136233. Epub 2021 Oct 1. PMID: 34506882; PMCID: PMC8579816.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK230871/
Q.
What Are the Common Causes of Numbness in the Stomach Area?
A.
Numbness in the stomach area can be caused by diabetic autonomic neuropathy, peripheral neuropathy related to gastroparesis, or rare cases linked to demyelinating diseases.
References:
Kuźnik E, Dudkowiak R, Adamiec R, Poniewierka E. Diabetic autonomic neuropathy of the gastrointestinal tract. Prz Gastroenterol. 2020;15(2):89-93. doi: 10.5114/pg.2020.95554. Epub 2020 Jun 8. PMID: 32550939; PMCID: PMC7294968.
Moors VJ, Graveran KD, Shahsavari D, Parkman HP. A cross-sectional study describing peripheral neuropathy in patients with symptoms of gastroparesis: associations with etiology, gastrointestinal symptoms, and gastric emptying. BMC Gastroenterol. 2022 Jun 27;22(1):315. doi: 10.1186/s12876-022-02372-0. PMID: 35761166; PMCID: PMC9235138.
Ahmed K, Lal Y. Unusual case of gastroparesis leading to severe gastromegaly with demyelinating disease as a rare cause. S D Med. 2013 Nov;66(11):467-9. PMID: 24383263.
Q.
What Could Be the Reason for Numbness on the Right Side of My Stomach?
A.
Numbness in the right side of your stomach can happen when the nerves here get irritated, compressed, or damaged. One common possibility is intercostal neuralgia or chronic abdominal wall pain caused by nerve involvement.
References:
Kamboj AK, Hoversten P, Oxentenko AS. Chronic Abdominal Wall Pain: A Common Yet Overlooked Etiology of Chronic Abdominal Pain. Mayo Clin Proc. 2019 Jan;94(1):139-144. doi: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2018.09.018. PMID: 30611441.
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Staff NP, Windebank AJ. Peripheral neuropathy due to vitamin deficiency, toxins, and medications. Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2014 Oct;20(5 Peripheral Nervous System Disorders):1293-306. doi: 10.1212/01.CON.0000455880.06675.5a. PMID: 25299283; PMCID: PMC4208100.
Q.
Is Numbness on the Stomach Normal During Pregnancy, and What Should I Do about It?
A.
Some pregnant women may feel numbness in their stomach due to the changes in their body, but you should talk with your healthcare provider if it bothers you or worsens.
References:
Veljovic F, Straus S, Karabdic I, Masic I. Spinal Column and Abdominal Muscles Loading in Pregnant Women Dependent on Working Postures. Acta Inform Med. 2019 Mar;27(1):54-57. doi: 10.5455/aim.2019.27.54-57. PMID: 31213745; PMCID: PMC6511277.
Gregory DS, Wu V, Tuladhar P. The Pregnant Patient: Managing Common Acute Medical Problems. Am Fam Physician. 2018 Nov 1;98(9):595-602. Erratum in: Am Fam Physician. 2019 Jun 1;99(11):666. Erratum in: Am Fam Physician. 2019 Jun 1;99(11):666. PMID: 30325641.
Massey EW, Guidon AC. Peripheral neuropathies in pregnancy. Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2014 Feb;20(1 Neurology of Pregnancy):100-14. doi: 10.1212/01.CON.0000443839.02884.bb. PMID: 24492813; PMCID: PMC10564038.
Q.
What Could Be Causing a Numb Feeling in My Abdomen?
A.
A numb feeling in your abdomen might be caused by a nerve being squeezed or trapped. One possible condition is abdominal cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome (ACNES), and others such as diabetic nerve damage may also play a role.
References:
Kanakarajan S, Dharmavaram S, Tadros A, Pushparaj H, Rose A. Abdominal cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome: A cross sectional survey of treatment outcomes. Br J Pain. 2022 Oct;16(5):538-545. doi: 10.1177/20494637221101719. Epub 2022 May 20. PMID: 36389004; PMCID: PMC9644107.
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK442009/
Updated 2023 Aug 21]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan-. Available from: [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK544272/
Q.
What Are the Possible Causes of Numbness in the Upper Right Abdomen?
A.
Numbness in the upper right abdomen can sometimes be linked to nerve issues in the skin or muscles, or it can be a sign of a deeper problem like inflammation or a blood vessel condition such as polyarteritis nodosa.
References:
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Gago R, Shum LM, Vilá LM. Right upper quadrant abdominal pain as the initial presentation of polyarteritis nodosa. BMJ Case Rep. 2017 Feb 22;2017:bcr2016218019. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2016-218019. PMID: 28228431; PMCID: PMC5337690.
Q.
What Does It Mean If My Chest Feels Numb, and Should I Be Concerned?
A.
Chest numbness can be caused by issues related to nerves or your heart, so it is important to get checked by a doctor if you are worried about your symptoms.
References:
Sussman WI, Makovitch SA, Merchant SH, Phadke J. Cervical angina: an overlooked source of noncardiac chest pain. Neurohospitalist. 2015 Jan;5(1):22-7. doi: 10.1177/1941874414550558. PMID: 25553225; PMCID: PMC4272356.
Updated 2023 Aug 14]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan-. Available from: [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK560865/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK560865/
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