Why do you feel tingling in the hands and feet?
Although it not has to indicate an important condition is convenient if present tingling in hands and feet let us go to a specialist to rule out more serious problems.
It is very likely that, on more than one occasion, have felt the tingling after spending a long time with legs crossed. This is very common and there is nothing to worry about.
However, if you feel tingling in the hands and feet constantly, it is necessary to pay attention to the situation.
Something that is not very normal to have the same feeling continuously. If this is your case, you should pay attention to possible symptoms and visit your doctor.
Here are the most common reasons that can give you a clue.
A pinched nerve in neck or back
A bad sleeping position or an injury when performing sport may end up with a nerve in the neck or back pinched.
Although not a severe problem, it can cause tingling in the hands and feet. You feel that you sleep shoulder pain or being in certain positions.
Time is important to treat this problem because leave could lead to a condition similar to arthritis.
While there are certain medications that can help deal with the pain, it is best to work with physical therapy to relax the area and place the nerve in place.
Something very important is do not try to fix the problem yourself through massage or doing exercises without supervision. You could cause more serious problems due to lack of knowledge of what you do.
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Does the tingling occur in both hands and feet? A deficiency of vitamin B12 may be the problem. This deficiency causes anemia development problems of red blood cells.
If this is your problem also you feel:
- Fatigue.
- Seasickness to make an effort, exercise or get up.
- Pale skin.
- Inability to concentrate.
- Trouble breathing.
- Depression.
Analyze your diet and begin to make the necessary changes. The first is to consume foods rich in vitamin B12 such as:
- Poultry
- Beef
- Seafood
- Yoghurt
- Egg
- Dairy
- Lamb
- Liver
- Tuna
- Trout
This deficiency is very common in those who adopt a lifestyle vegetarian or vegan way too radical.
Is it your case? Did you change your diet from one day to the other and now feel this tingling in the hands and feet? In this case it includes:
- Cereals (including cereal bars)
- Tofu
- Soy and derivatives
- Lactose powder
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Do you spend much time writing on your smartphone or typing on your computer? These repetitive motion and vibration can cause nerve compression of the wrist, causing the syndrome carpal tunnel and tingling in the hands.
What you can do:
- Resting his hand. Make short breaks every 30 minutes or every hour. In this rest position changes hands, rotate them, opens and closes.
If at all possible, take the opportunity to do some stretching exercises shoulders to relax the whole area.
- Make sure your position is correct. If you work at a desk you should make sure you place your hands in the right way. This we will achieve with a desktop that is not too high or low and the right chair.
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Diabetes
If you suffer from diabetes, pre-diabetes or insulin resistance is important to pay attention to high blood glucose levels. The reason is that blood glucose is toxic to the nerves and causes tingling in the hands and feet.
This toxicity results in diabetic neuropathy when not treated on time and blood glucose continues to increase or is not controlled.
If you are diabetic we recommend:
- Periodically perform the examination A1C (glycated hemoglobin) that will indicate your real blood glucose level of the last three months.
- Is strict control your diabetes to prevent glucose spikes?
- Keep a healthy and balanced alimentation.
- Make exercise to maintain the proper functioning of muscles.
Hypothyroidism
A thyroid malfunctioning causes tingling, fatigue, sensitivity to cold, weight gain, dry skin and hair loss.
Have you noticed all these symptoms in recent months? If so you should go to your doctor as soon as possible, because the problem will get worse if you do not follow the correct treatment.
Your doctor will ask for a blood test to check the status of your thyroid. We recommend that you follow the treatment indicated to the letter to avoid future complications.
Multiple sclerosis
Sclerosis occurs in women more than men, between 20 and 40 years. It is a problem that stills no known cause. The most common symptoms, in addition to tingling in hands and feet, are:
- Balance problems.
- Numbness.
- Difficulty moving arms and legs.
- Vision double.
- Itching sensation.
- Concentration problems.
When the tingling in the hands and feet is related to multiple sclerosis should work together with the doctor. This is because there are several organs involved and cannot improve just a symptom without taking into account the rest.
Now that you know the causes of tingling in the hands and feet is time to analyze if your problem is something very time or if you is warning that something is wrong with your health.
