Tingling sensation in hands and feet can be entirely bothersome for anyone. Very often this experience is temporary which is felt as the result of nervous pressure. It can happen while you are asleep keeping your arm under the head. Similarly it can occur when you keep the legs in crossed position for long time. Tingling in hands and feet do not pose any pain and can easily be relieved if you remove the pressure causing element.
Sometimes, tingling sensation can be chronic or severe. If you experience pain and itching sensation along with tingling sensation, then it can be indicative of serious nervous disorder. Peripheral neuropathy is the condition in which the nerves get partially or fully damaged causing immobility. Pressure on the nerves can occur due to bacterial infection, trauma or injury, exposure to toxic substances and systemic diseases.
It is vital for you to seek immediate medical advice if you experience tingling in hands or feet with pain and itching sensation.
Causes :
There are variety of causes for tingling or numbness in hands and feet. Sitting in the same position for long period, nerve injury, pressure on the nerves, shingles and reduction of blood supply to extremities are some of the major reasons for tingling. Certain medical conditions like diabetes, multiple sclerosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, stroke, nervous weakness, migraine, thyroid problem and Reynaud’s syndrome can cause this problem.
People who are exposed to radiation therapy for cancer are under the risk of getting tingling in hands and feet. Prolonged habit of drinking can also trigger nervous weakness. Lack of nutrients like vitamin B12 and increase in the potassium or calcium levels in the body can bring tingling sensation. Autoimmune disorders like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and Guillain Barre Syndrome can cause tingling in hands and feet.