Tingling: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Tingling

If the patient feels tingling or pain, it may be due to CTS. [orthop.washington.edu]

Symptoms include tingling, numbness, pain, and weakness in the distribution of the median nerve, which supplies sensation to the thumb, index, middle, and part of the ring [hss.edu]

Other symptoms include muscle weakness in the hand and wrist, tingling, and impaired reflexes. [healthcommunities.com]

Vitamin B12 Deficiency

We report SCD occurring in a 57-year-old man who presented with a 2.5-month history of gradually progressing tingling in the fingers and toes and neck ache. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] eyes If low levels of B12 remain for a long time, the condition also can lead to irreversible damage to nerve cells, which can cause the following symptoms: Numbness and tingling [blogs.naturalnews.com]

Doctors sometimes suspect it when people have typical symptoms of nerve damage, such as tingling or loss of sensation. [merckmanuals.com]

Hyperventilation

May cause dizziness and tingling of toes and fingers and chest pain if continued. Also called overbreathing. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

The symptoms of respiratory alkalosis include: dizziness, tingling in the lips, hands or feet, headache, weakness, fainting and seizures. [en.wikipedia.org]

Hyperventilation hyperventilation noun Abnormally fast or deep respiration, which results in the loss of carbon dioxide from the blood, thereby causing a fall in blood pressure, tingling [yourdictionary.com]

Herniated Disc

The patient no longer complained of numbness and tingling in the left lower extremity and the goals for the patient had been attained. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Once the pain does start to improve, it is unlikely to return, although it may take longer for the weakness and numbness/tingling to improve. [ssrehab.com]

There is tingling numbness in the parts supplied by the impinged nerves. [symptoma.com]

Amyloidosis

This can cause carpal tunnel syndrome, which causes your hand and arm to become numb and tingle. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

[…] can affect many organs, resulting in the following signs and symptoms: Symptoms indicating the arms are affected include: Carpal tunnel syndrome Numbness, buring and/or tingling [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Some patients may have a form of ATTR that leads to severe neuropathy with symptoms of numbness, tingling, or pain in the hands and/or feet and weakness. [saintlukeskc.org]

Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy

Fatigue Loss of reflexes Tingling Numbness Pain Weakness Paralysis The degree of symptom severity varies with each individual. [peripheralneuropathycenter.uchicago.edu]

The most common symptoms of CIDP are weakness, numbness, and tingling in the legs, arms, fingers, and hands. [doihavecidp.com]

Symptoms can include numbness and tingling that start in the fingers and toes, loss of reflexes, and fatigue. CIDP is the chronic form of Guillain-Barré syndrome. [medicinenet.com]

Hypoparathyroidism

Tingling or burning sensations, or a pins and needles feeling, in your lips, tongue, fingers and toes. Seizures. [mayoclinic.org]

Symptoms of hypoparathyroidism may include tingling in the lips, fingers, and toes; dry hair, brittle nails, and dry, coarse skin; muscle cramps and pain in the face, hands [medicinenet.com]

Early symptoms of tetany may include: Tingling or numbness in the hands and/or feet Tingling or numbness in the face especially around the mouth Irritability Brain fog Tiredness [parathyroiduk.org]

Raynaud Syndrome

[…] phenomenon [ ra-nōz´ ] intermittent bilateral attacks of ischemia of the fingers or toes and sometimes the ears or nose, marked by severe pallor, and often accompanied by paresthesia [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Constriction of small arteries causes fingers (or toes) to become pale or bluish, numb, and tingle. [msdmanuals.com]

The attacks are characterized by severe blanching of the extremities, followed by cyanosis, then redness; they are usually accompanied by numbness, tingling, burning, and [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Lumbar Disk Herniation

Numbness or tingling. People who have a herniated disk often have radiating numbness or tingling in the body part served by the affected nerves. Weakness. [mayoclinic.org]

Dermatome of tingling depends on level of pinched nerve. Numbness often follows tingling if not treated. [epainassist.com]

When to see a doctor Seek medical attention if your neck or back pain travels down your arm or leg, or if you also have numbness, tingling or weakness. [mayoclinic.org]

Raynaud Disease

A colour change in the extremities such as the hands or feet, often in response to cold conditions Cold and numbness in the affected areas, such as the fingers and toes Tingling [sruk.co.uk]

Constriction of small arteries causes fingers (or toes) to become pale or bluish, numb, and tingle. [msdmanuals.com]

Swelling may occur, along with skin discoloration, numbness, and a tingling feeling. The course of the disease is variable and unpredictable. Sometimes years… Read More [britannica.com]

Peripheral Neuropathy

Other terms: peripheral neuropathy, numbness and tingling. [chemocare.com]

It is manifested with pain, tingling, numbness, and muscle weakness. [fpnotebook.com]

[…] with preexisting peripheral neuropathy from conditions such as: Diabetes Alcoholism Severe malnutrition Previous chemotherapy Symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy: Numbness, tingling [chemocare.com]

Hereditary ATTR Amyloidosis

This can cause carpal tunnel syndrome, which causes your hand and arm to become numb and tingle. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Numbness, burning and/or tingling (peripheral neuropathy). Biceps tendon rupture. Symptoms indicating the back is affected include: Lumbar spinal stenosis. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Numbness, burning and/or tingling (peripheral neuropathy). Leg weakness. Symptoms indicating the head and neck are affected include: Eye floaters (vitreous opacities). [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

Both are conditions that involve pressure or strain on a nerve, the result being numbness, burning, and/or tingling. [inpodiatrygroup.com]

Paresthesia or “pins and needles pricking sensation” occurs in the distribution of the tibial nerve and its branches. [symptoma.com]

A patient’s feeling of pain or tingling being inflicted by the pressing on the nerve (Tinel’s sign), points to the cause being tarsal tunnel syndrome. [osc-ortho.com]

Essential Thrombocythemia

The hands and feet may burn, turn red, and tingle, and the fingertips may feel cold. [merckmanuals.com]

Minor symptoms can include bruising, bleeding such as bleeding gums, nose bleeds, heavy menstrual periods, pain, tingling, burning or numbness in fingers and toes, skin sensations-tingling [medlink.com]

Symptoms of blood clots may include any of the following: Headache (most common) Tingling, coldness, or blueness in the hands and feet Feeling dizzy or lightheaded Vision [medlineplus.gov]

Hereditary Angioedema Type 2

The rash is characterized by red rings that appear on the trunk and appendages as part of a prodrome that may also include a tingling sensation in the area where swelling [jaoa.org]

Common warning signs that can signal the onset of an HAE attack include: Sudden mood changes Irritability or aggressiveness Anxiety Extreme fatigue Rash or tingling sensation [berinert.com]

[…] laryngeal edema Presence of autoimmune diseases (especially glomerulonephritis ) is higher in these patients Typical and predictable course Many attacks, preceded by prodrome (tingling [arupconsult.com]

Entrapment Neuropathy

Its symptoms include pain, tingling, numbness and muscle weakness. The symptoms affect just one particular part of the body, depending on which nerve is affected. [en.wikipedia.org]

Pinpoint the location or distribution of pain or paresthesia. [mdedge.com]

Pain is less common than tingling or numbness as a symptom of nerve entrapment, although a burning sensation, if it occurs, may (subjectively) be classified as pain. [en.wikipedia.org]

Spinal Cord Compression

Mild compression may lead to a prickling or tingling sensation, backache, muscle weakness and erectile dysfunction. [symptoma.com]

Cervical spinal stenosis may cause numbness or tingling sensations. [livestrong.com]

Cervical myelopathy is a syndrome of difficulty walking, hand clumsiness, arm weakness, and/or numbness/tingling caused by compression of the spinal cord. [uncmedicalcenter.org]

Hereditary Angioedema Type 3

Common warning signs that can signal the onset of an HAE attack include: Sudden mood changes Irritability or aggressiveness Anxiety Extreme fatigue Rash or tingling sensation [berinert.com]

You may also experience skin tingling or tightness. [health.ucsd.edu]

Psychogenic Hyperventilation

Apart from tingling of the limbs and around the mouth, chills may also occur in the upper extremities. [news-medical.net]

[…] in the hands and feet Numbness or tingling around the mouth Convulsions What to watch out for If a hyperventilating person is also coughing and wheezing when she exhales, [consumer.healthday.com]

(hypocapnia) as a result of hyperventilation of prolonged duration; may occur in anxiety states and in some chronic organic, usually cardiovascular, disease; alkalemia, paresthesia [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Spinal Stenosis

This may lead to pain, numbness, tingling, and/or weakness in the back and legs. This pain is especially noted while walking. [paradigmspine.com]

This narrowing puts pressure on the spinal cord and/or the spinal nerve roots, often leading to pain, tingling, numbness and muscle weakness. [backpainreliefinstitute.com]

Lumbar spinal stenosis symptoms may include: Lower back pain Tingling, weakness, numbness or pain that radiates from your lower back into the buttocks and legs (sciatica) [backpainreliefinstitute.com]

Cervical Osteoarthritis

This condition could include pain, tingling, numbness, and/or weakness anywhere in the body beneath the neck, as well as potential problems with coordination. [spine-health.com]

When this occurs, you could have trouble walking, muscle spasms, loss of bladder or bowel control, and tingling or numbness in your extremities. [bonsecours.com]

If these osteophytes impinge on any cervical nerve roots, pain, weakness, or tingling may radiate along the path of the nerve into the arm and hand. [physicalhealthsolution.blogspot.com]

Cervical Radiculitis

There may also be tingling, electrical sensations. Motor. Weakness or reduced coordination in one or more muscles. Reflex. [spine-health.com]

When these nerve roots are compressed or irritated, it can cause pain, numbness, tingling, or muscle weakness along the path of the nerve. [spine-health.com]

Symptoms Of Cervical Radiculitis The tingling and dull pain can surface when you try to move your neck sideways or from front to back. [ladycarehealth.com]

Panic Disorder

Blood rushes to arm and leg muscles, causing a trembling or tingling sensation. You may sweat and become flushed. You become intensely fearful, aroused and very alert. [health.harvard.edu]

[…] light-headed feelings that objects are unreal (like in a dream) fear of losing control, “going crazy,” or passing out fear of dying hot flushes or cold chills numbness, or tingling [psychology-tools.com]

[…] not true hardly true partly true mostly true definitely true Do you sometimes believe that your doctor was wrong when he told you your symptoms (like rapid heart rate, tingling [psychology-tools.com]

Polyarteritis Nodosa

Nervous system:Decreased alertness Peripheral neuropathy Muscle pain, numbness or tingling Tingling, numbness and pain in feet, legs, hands and arms Seizures Slurred speech [foundationforpn.org]

Common problems include: General: Fever Weight loss Joint and muscle pain Skin: Rashes or small bumps under the skin Open sores Bruises Death of skin tissue Nervous system: Tingling [winchesterhospital.org]

The most common symptoms are: Blood in the urine Fever High blood pressure High levels of protein in the urine Numbness, tingling or weakness of the hands and feet Pain in [cedars-sinai.edu]

Cervical Spondylosis

This pressure can cause pain, tingling, or numbness. Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis is a progressive condition that causes cartilage in joints to degenerate. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

[…] gradually over time and the symptoms include: Stiffness and pain in the neck and shoulders, especially upon waking Loss of coordination and slow reflexes Muscle weakness Tingling [lancasterortho.com]

Tingling sensation in the upper extremity Diminished reflexes Lower motor neuron dysfunction Muscle weakness in the arm Radiculopathy Characteristics of the different syndromes [accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com]

Meralgia Paresthetica

Symptoms of burning thigh syndrome include numbness, tingling, and commonly burning pain. [orthoneuro.com]

Meralgia paresthetica (Greek for "painful tingling of the thigh") is a condition in which patients experience pain, tingling, burning sensations or numbness in an oval area [sharecare.com]

After his aerial yoga session, he started noticing some numbness and tingling on his thighs, particularly on the outer parts of his thighs. [medium.com]

Pernicious Anemia

Related damage to the nervous system can cause such diverse symptoms as numbness and tingling in the hands and feet, difficulty with balance, vision changes, memory loss, [diabetesselfmanagement.com]

Irritability or inability to concentrate Mild jaundice of the eyes or skin Loss of appetite leading to weight loss Nausea and diarrhea Neurologic symptoms: numbness and tingling [healthcommunities.com]

This can cause tingling and numbness in your hands and feet, muscle weakness, and loss of reflexes. [web.archive.org]

Diabetic Polyneuropathy

Patients with complaints of numbness, tingling, and dysesthesias in the toes and feet are frequently referred to neurologists. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Sensorimotor polyneuropathy, which causes numbness, tingling and burning in the feet, worsens slowly over many years. [sharecare.com]

Patients can experience numbness or abnormal tingling sensations and pain in the hands and especially in the feet. [aanem.org]

Migraine Equivalent

Other symptoms include tingling or a "pins-and-needles" feeling. Other types of migraine headache include: Menstrual migraine. [healthy.kaiserpermanente.org]

These are episodic symptoms such as vertigo, tingling, weakness, visual changes or aura, slurred speech or even confusion that are often not accompanied by headache but are [sharecare.com]

These are migraines that cause symptoms such as numbness and tingling, trouble speaking or understanding speech, or not being able to move an arm or leg. [healthy.kaiserpermanente.org]

Myelitis

Sensory alteration: Patients who are experiencing altered sensitivity usually report numbness, tingling, coldness or burning. [hopkinsmedicine.org]

There are four classic symptoms of TM, including: Weakness in the arms and/or legs Sensory symptoms such as numbness or tingling Pain and discomfort Bladder dysfunction and [kennedykrieger.org]