If you’re like me, you’re probably used to waking up with a tingling feeling in your hands, fingers, or arms.
You’ll probably understand what I mean when your muscles seem to have fallen asleep and it takes you a minute or so to feel anything again.
However, what is the true meaning of this peculiar feeling? It can cause numbness, tingling, or even burning in the hands, feet, legs, or other body regions. Many people call it “pins and needles.”
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke states that its correct term is paresthesia, and that it is characterized by discomfort that can strike suddenly rather than immediately after waking up.
You have undoubtedly felt the “pins and needles” I described earlier if you have been sleeping or, in fact, if you have been in one position for an extended length of time. In reality, this is known as transitory paresthesia, and it usually happens when a nerve is subjected to prolonged pressure.
However, it can also be brought on by other illnesses, such as a herniated disc or nerve injury.
How to eliminate the tingling
It should come as no surprise that most people don’t want to experience paresthesia. It is uncomfortable, and sensitivity is frequently higher in the affected limb, even if, as mentioned, it is not frequently linked to any significant pain.
Restoring blood flow to the injured nerve is necessary to return the limb to normal. Relief might be accelerated by massaging or stretching the affected leg.
Is it possible for it to become chronic?
Even though the majority of your experiences with paresthesia will be short-lived, neurological conditions such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, or encephalitis can cause it to become a chronic problem.
Chronic paresthesia can also result from carpal tunnel syndrome, vascular traumas, or tumors.
Needless to mention, if readers are worried, they should consult a physician or other trained medical practitioner. Seeking assistance could be necessary if your paresthesia:
starts abruptly
It comes after a recent head trauma.
includes a whole arm or leg.
You feel weak or immobile; you become confused; you have trouble speaking; you feel lightheaded.”
You suddenly get a really bad headache.
You suffered a brain injury.
Your physician needs to rule out or suspect a stroke or brain tumor.
It gradually starts or becomes worse.
It fluctuates and impacts both sides of the body.
It appears to be connected to specific activities, especially those involving repetitive motions.
It only impacts a portion of a limb, such your fingers or toes.
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