3/25/2023 0 Comments Pins and needles in hand![]() ![]() In this condition, there is lack of blood supply to different parts of the body due to inflamed nerves. Vasculitis: An autoimmune disease, vasculitis is more common in women than in men, especially those in their 20s 40s. And people working in arsenic industries or patients exposed to arsenic are known to experience nerve damage and in turn cause pins and needles. Whereas mercury waste dumped into sea water is consumed by fish which in turn causes accumulation of mercury in people eating them. People working in blast furnaces are exposed to lead which in turn cause nerve damage. Toxins and chemicals: When it comes to toxins and chemicals, mercury, arsenic and lead are the more common ones. Also, old people and those suffering from leprosy might be at an increased risk of pins and needles. Infections: Did you know even unhygienic and unsanitized places can cause tingling sensation in the arms and feet? This is quite common in people living in villages and remote areas as these people are more prone to infections. ![]() Here's everything you need to know about carpal tunnel syndrome. This in turn leads to pins and needles in the palms and fingers. As the median nerve present in the breast region gets compressed. But this is not a common cause as the effects can be seen only on a long term basis.Ĭarpal Tunnel Syndrome: If your work routine involves sitting for long hours or working on computers for all day long, then you must be worried. Also, heavy drinking leads to deficiency of thiamine and other nutrients. As vitamin B 12 plays a key role in proper functioning of the nerves in the brain, deficiency of this vitamin leads to nerve problems such as pins and needles.Īlcoholism: People who drink heavily (more than 2 drinks per day) and do not consume a diet rich in nutrients might suffer from tingling sensation in the hands and feet. This is of concern, as more and more people are turning vegetarians. Vitamin B12 deficiency: According to Dr Kumar, Vegetarians are at high risk of suffering from pins and needles as they lack vitamin B12 in their diet. It can affect other parts of the body but hands and feet (known to the glove and stocking area) are more susceptible to nerve damage, in case of diabetics. This in turn causes the nerves to not respond well to the stimuli. Although these people belong to high risk group, here are some common causes of tins and needles you need to know.ĭiabetes: One of the most common causes of pins and needles is diabetes as the nerves in the feet and hands (skin) is affected in people with uncontrolled blood sugar levels. Almost two out of three diabetics are known to be suffering from this condition. However, Dr Sudhir Kumar, senior consultant neurologist, Institute of Neurosciences, Hyderabad says Although pins and needles is not quite common in general population, people above 40 and suffering from diabetes and vegetarians are at a high risk. Most people tend to ignore pins and needles that cause a tingling sensation in the hands and feet. Written by Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | Updated : Aug3:15 PM IST Are you a software professional or a diabetic? You must read this! ![]()
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