Drunken Sleep Causes Nerve Palsy

Saturday Night Palsy, named after late-night partying, happens when someone sleeps in an unnatural position while too drunk to shift or wake up, compressing nerves and causing sudden loss of muscle function. The condition typically involves prolonged pressure on a nerve during sleep, leading to weakness, numbness, or paralysis in the affected limb once the person wakes. In severe cases where the nerve damage is extensive, the chance of full recovery is low, and deficits can persist long-term.

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