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What Causes Tingling Sensation In The Legs And Feet?
Posted on
Thu, 18 Jun 2015
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Question : 24 male Caucasian. I am experiencing tingling in my legs and feet. it is a strong pulse when I look down . i have had stomach and intestinal issues in past
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The tingling can be due to decreased fluid and electrolyte intake or a Vitamin B 12 deficiency. proper supplements will help.
I hope this information has been helpful for you.
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Thanks for writing to us.
The tingling can be due to decreased fluid and electrolyte intake or a Vitamin B 12 deficiency. proper supplements will help.
I hope this information has been helpful for you.
Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
Click on thanks button if it is helpful.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
the b12 and fluids have not helped
Brief Answer:
Investigations needed to find cause.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Tingling is an abnormal sensations that can occur anywhere in your body, but is often felt in your hands, feet, arms, or legs.
Many causes of such sensations in the feet are there. These include injury to the back or spinal cord, Lack of blood supply to the legs as a result of plaque formation in the blood vessels, diabetes, stroke, multiple sclerosis and underactive thyroid. Abnormal levels of calcium, potassium, or sodium in your body and a lack of vitamin B12 can also cause tingling and pins and needle sensations.
Firstly, I’ll request you to get your blood sugar/HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin) tested to rule out Diabetes mellitus. Also get your thyroid hormones levels evaluated. Do consult a physician for a few blood tests.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Investigations needed to find cause.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Tingling is an abnormal sensations that can occur anywhere in your body, but is often felt in your hands, feet, arms, or legs.
Many causes of such sensations in the feet are there. These include injury to the back or spinal cord, Lack of blood supply to the legs as a result of plaque formation in the blood vessels, diabetes, stroke, multiple sclerosis and underactive thyroid. Abnormal levels of calcium, potassium, or sodium in your body and a lack of vitamin B12 can also cause tingling and pins and needle sensations.
Firstly, I’ll request you to get your blood sugar/HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin) tested to rule out Diabetes mellitus. Also get your thyroid hormones levels evaluated. Do consult a physician for a few blood tests.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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