Guest guest Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 Health Tip: Pins And Needles That Won't Go Away (HealthDay News) -- Frequent paresthesias -- or a sense of numbness, tingling and prickling felt along the extremities -- may be more than just an annoyance. It could indicate a serious medical condition that requires a doctor's intervention. Everyone's foot or hand " falls asleep " now and then. But when the sensation becomes frequent, it could indicate nerve damage, lack of blood supply to an area, diabetes, hypothyroidism, pressure on the nerves caused by a tumor, a stroke, or migraine, the University of land Medical Center says. The underlying cause of frequent paresthesias should be treated after a professional consultation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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