{"id":7534,"date":"2025-01-23T17:50:41","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T17:50:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/momentsunfolded.com\/?p=7534"},"modified":"2025-01-23T17:50:50","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T17:50:50","slug":"tingling-sensation-in-your-body-why-does-it-happen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/momentsunfolded.com\/archives\/7534","title":{"rendered":"Tingling Sensation In Your Body: Why Does It Happen"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class='\"entry-header' entry-header-01>\n<div class='\"g1-content-narrow' g1-typography-xl entry-content>\n<div class='\"code-block' code-block-32>\n<div class='\"shareBtn\"'>\n\n<p>The tingling sensation in your body you might feel sometimes (or often) in your\u00a0hands or legs has an explanation. You know when you stay for a long time sit and then you start walking around, and you feel needles in your legs?\n</p><p>There is no stopping that feeling. However, you can learn to control it or minimize the chances of it happening. Let\u2019s go more in-depth and know about this tingling sensation.\u00a0<em>*<strong>Please, you are advised to see a doctor for further medical advice or examinations.\n<h3>What is it?\n</h3><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-17988 entered lazyloaded src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/viralstrange.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/10%5C/4-4.png%5C%22" sizes='\"auto,' srcset='\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/4-4.png' https: alt='\"tingling' sensation width='\"2117\"' height='\"1890\"' data-lazy-srcset='\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/4-4.png' data-lazy-sizes='\"(max-width:' data-lazy-src='\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/4-4.png\"' data-ll-status='\"loaded\"'>\n</p><p>According to the\u00a0National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, it is called paresthesia. The sensation of tingling, numbness or even burning\u00a0can be felt\u00a0in your hands, feet, legs, or other body parts.\n</p><p>This sensation appears without warning, says a\u00a0study.\u00a0It doesn\u2019t cause pain, though, only discomfort.\n</p><h3>When does it happen?\n</h3><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-17985 entered lazyloaded src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/viralstrange.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/10%5C/1-3.png%5C%22" sizes='\"auto,' srcset='\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1-3.png' https: alt='\"tingling' sensation width='\"1536\"' height='\"806\"' data-lazy-srcset='\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1-3.png' data-lazy-sizes='\"(max-width:' data-lazy-src='\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1-3.png\"' data-ll-status='\"loaded\"'>\n</p><p>We all have happened to experience \u201cpins and needles\u201d once in our lives. It is called\u00a0transient paresthesia\u00a0and occurs when we stay in the same position for a long time.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-17990 entered lazyloaded src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/viralstrange.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/10%5C/6-5.png%5C%22" sizes='\"auto,' srcset='\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/6-5.png' https: alt='\"\"' width='\"2117\"' height='\"1890\"' data-lazy-srcset='\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/6-5.png' data-lazy-sizes='\"(max-width:' data-lazy-src='\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/6-5.png\"' data-ll-status='\"loaded\"'>\n</p><p>Mostly it happens because the sustained pressure is exerted on a nerve, but it also might occur because of other\u00a0conditions, such as nerve injury, a herniated disc, etc.\n</p><h3>How long does the sensation last?\n</h3><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-17986 entered lazyloaded src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/viralstrange.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/10%5C/2-3.png%5C%22" sizes='\"auto,' srcset='\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2-3.png' https: alt='\"\"' width='\"1536\"' height='\"806\"' data-lazy-srcset='\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2-3.png' data-lazy-sizes='\"(max-width:' data-lazy-src='\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2-3.png\"' data-ll-status='\"loaded\"'>\n</p><p>Paresthesia makes the limb numb but also flexible. The sensitivity is higher and might be spread to other parts of the affected limb.\n</p><p>The sensation goes away\u00a0quickly\u00a0after the blood circulates again on the affected nerve. Stretch or massage the numb part to make it go away faster.\n</p><h3>What are the consequences of paresthesia?\n</h3><p>Some\u00a0consequences\u00a0might present themselves when suffering from paresthesia:\n</p><ul>\n<li>Blood circulation problems\n</li><li>Adoption of abnormal postures while sleeping\n</li><li>Difficulty walking or driving\n</li><li>Increased risk of falling\n\n<h3>What are the types of paresthesia?\n</h3><p>There are different types of paresthesia. Some of them are:\n</p><p><strong>Buerger\u2019s\u00a0paresthesia\u00a0is characterized by tingling or loss of sensation in the legs, fingers, or toes. Usually, it appears to young people, from 20 to 24 years old because of their unhealthy habits.<br>\n<strong>Meralgia\u00a0paresthetica\u00a0happens in the outer thigh. It is characterized by numbness, tingling, and burning.\n<h3>Does paresthesia become chronic?\n</h3><p>Yes, it does. If it happens\u00a0regularly\u00a0might be a symptom of neurological disease or nerve damage,\u00a0such as\u00a0a stroke, multiple sclerosis, or encephalitis. Also, a tumor, a vascular injury, or carpal tunnel syndrome can cause chronic paresthesia.\n</p><h3>Don\u2019t think twice to see a doctor!\n</h3><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-17991 entered lazyloaded src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/viralstrange.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/10%5C/Pink-Modern-New-Collection-Poster-1.png%5C%22" sizes='\"auto,' srcset='\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Pink-Modern-New-Collection-Poster-1.png' https: alt='\"\"' width='\"2117\"' height='\"1890\"' data-lazy-srcset='\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Pink-Modern-New-Collection-Poster-1.png' data-lazy-sizes='\"(max-width:' data-lazy-src='\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Pink-Modern-New-Collection-Poster-1.png\"' data-ll-status='\"loaded\"'>\n</p><p>Keep in mind: the\u00a0diagnosis\u00a0is consistently given by the specialist. Go see a doctor for examination and additional tests.\n</p><p>See a doctor\u00a0if your paresthesia:\n</p><ul>\n<li>Begins suddenly\n</li><li>It follows a recent head injury\n</li><li>Involves an entire arm or leg\n</li><li>You experience weakness or paralysis\n</li><li>You experience confusion\n</li><li>You experience difficulty talking\n</li><li>You experience dizziness\n</li><li>You have a sudden, severe headache\n</li><li>You have had a head injury\n</li><li>Your doctor suspects or needs to rule out a brain tumor or stroke\n</li><li>It begins or worsens gradually\n</li><li>It affects both sides of the body\n</li><li>It comes and goes\n</li><li>It seems related to certain activities, particularly repetitive motions\n</li><li>It affects only a part of a limb, such as your toes or fingers\n\n<p>Have you ever felt that tingling sensation in your hands or legs? Did it go away? Tell us more about your experience in the comments below.\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>The tingling sensation in your body you might feel sometimes (or often) in your\u00a0hands or legs has an explanation. You know when you stay for a long time sit and then you start walking around, and you feel needles in your legs? There is no stopping that feeling. 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