Alert! When Often Experiencing Tingling

Parestesia is a sensation that almost everyone experiences. However, when pins and needles occur too often or last for a long time, they can be a sign of a more serious health problem. Tingling occurs when there is a disturbance in the nervous system, especially the peripheral nerves which send signals from the body to the brain. In this article, we will discuss the dangers of pins and needles too much, its causes, and steps you can take to prevent it.

Causes of Tingling Too Often

1. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, is a condition in which the median nerve that passes through the wrist is pinched or irritated. Symptoms include tingling, pain, and weakness in the hands. People who use their hands a lot in their daily work or involve frequent wrist movements have a higher risk of developing this syndrome.
2. Piriformis syndrome is a muscle in the pelvis that can press on the sciatic nerve (great nerve in the pelvis) and cause tingling in the back, hips, or legs. People with sedentary lifestyles or who often sit for long periods have a higher risk of developing this syndrome.
3. Diabetes, diabetes can damage the peripheral nerves, which can cause a tingling sensation in the feet and hands. This disorder is known as diabetic neuropathy.
4. Physical Injury Physical injury to the nerves or spine can disrupt the flow of nerve signals, causing a tingling sensation.
5. Deficiency of Vitamin B12, vitamin B12 is important for nerve health. A deficiency in this vitamin can cause neurological problems, including pins and needles.

Ongoing Numbness Hazard

1. Long-Term Nerve Damage, if pins and needles are not treated and the underlying condition is not treated, it can lead to long-term nerve damage. This can lead to decreased sensitivity, muscle weakness, and other health problems.
2. Disorders of Daily Life, and persistent pins, and needles can interfere with quality of life. Sufferers may find it difficult to move around, sleep well, or do work efficiently.
3. Inability to Detect Serious Problems If pins and needles are ignored and not treated seriously, the underlying condition, such as diabetes or nerve injury, may not be detected quickly. This could result in more serious complications in the future.

Prevention and Handling Measures

1. Consult a doctor, if you experience pins and needles that are too frequent or last for a long time, it is important to consult a doctor. Doctors can perform examinations and tests to diagnose the cause.
2. Lifestyle Changes, if the pins and needles are caused by an unhealthy lifestyle, such as lack of physical activity or wrong sitting position, it is important to make changes. Stretching and regular physical exercise can help keep nerves healthy.
3. Management of the Cause, if the pins and needles are caused by a disease such as diabetes or carpal tunnel syndrome, management of these diseases with medication and lifestyle changes is very important.
4. Nutritional Supplements, if the pins and needles are caused by nutritional deficiencies, such as vitamin B12, the doctor may recommend appropriate supplements.

Pins and needles that occur too often or last for a long time can be a sign of a more serious health problem. Ignoring these symptoms can result in long-term neurological damage and impair quality of life. Hence, it is very important to identify the cause of the tingling and take appropriate steps to treat this problem. Consult a doctor to get the right diagnosis and appropriate management to prevent further complications. RSU Hermina Purwokerto provides consulting services with a neurologist for hermina friends who experience this disorder.

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