Causes Of Tingling Sensations In the Back
We
often underestimate a sensation of tingling or numbness in the back and
dismiss it as our back simply “falling asleep” much like our hands or
legs often do, but these symptoms may indicate a bigger problem. An
unexplained, new or persistent occurrence of pins and needles
sensations, also called paresthesia, in the back can be caused by nerve
damage.
Many
equally serious conditions ranging from spinal injuries to tumors can
cause paresthesia in the back, and all of these conditions require
medical attention, so if you experience persistent tingling and numbness
in your back along with some of the other symptoms we will list, it
definitely warrants a doctors visit. You can read about the 7 most common conditions that cause tingling in the back below.
1. Spinal infections
Several
strands of bacteria or fungi can sometimes penetrate the spinal column,
causing inflammation and damaging your nerves, which can cause tingling
in the back. These infections can occur as a complication of surgery
and injury, or they develop spontaneously.
People
who are at risk of developing spinal infections are those who suffer
from chronic conditions like diabetes, HIV, cancer, obesity and those
who are taking immunosuppressants. The symptoms can vary from hardly
noticeable to debilitating depending on the severity of the condition,
but they do tend to worsen with time.
The most common symptoms of spinal infections include:
- A stiff and painful back
- Numbness or tingling in the back, but can also occur in the limbs
- Fever, chills, and headaches
- The skin in the affected area can be hot, tender to the touch and red
- Spasms and muscle weakness.
2. Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia
is a chronic condition the causes of which are still unknown, but
scientists today have begun to understand that there is both a
biological and psychological aspect to it. The condition is more common
in women than it is in men, and it can manifest itself very differently.
Most
patients suffering from fibromyalgia have specific tender points around
the different joints in the body that are tender to the touch and often
become very painful. Some patients also experience tingling and
numbness in different parts of the body.
Other biological and psychological symptoms of fibromyalgia include:
- Headaches
- Fatigue and trouble falling asleep
- Depression and anxiety
- Brain fog and difficulty concentrating.
3. Arteriovenous malformations
An
arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is an abnormally shaped or tangled
blood vessel. These tangled blood vessels develop while a baby is still
in their mother’s womb, but scientists aren’t sure why they occur.
AVMs
can develop in any part of the body, but they are typically found when
they occur in the brain or spinal cord because, in these cases, they can
cause severe symptoms. The main problem with these malformations is
that it can block or otherwise affect blood flow to certain body parts
and nerves in particular.
Depending on the location, AVMs can cause the following symptoms:
- Tingling, numbness and back pain
- Headaches and dizziness
- Seizures
- Vision problems
- Memory loss or confusion
- Speech problems
- Loss of coordination.
4. Spondylolisthesis
Our
spines are complicated and fragile systems, and one weak or misplaced
link can disrupt the entire system. In spondylolisthesis, one of the
vertebrae in the spine, typically in the lower back slips out of its
place, and sometimes, this misplacement can press on a nerve, causing
tingling and pain in the affected area.
This
pain and tingling can even radiate to the thighs and worsen with
physical activity. Sitting and leaning forward can usually relieve the
pain. The compressed nerve can manifest itself through other symptoms as well, such as:
- A stiff back
- Weakness in the legs
- Difficulty walking and standing for extended periods of time.
5. Spinal fractures
Fractured
vertebrae, too, can cause numbness and tingling in the back. Like any
other fractures, spinal fractures are usually the result of trauma and
injury, but people with weakened bones and the elderly can get these
fractures more easily.
The
majority of spinal fractures happen in the lower or middle parts of the
back, and they can be very painful and make it difficult to stay
active, as movement usually worsens the pain. When the fracture causes
severe nerve damage, these fractures can make it difficult for the
patient to move their legs or even control their bladder and bowel
movements.
6. Spinal cord tumor
Both
malignant and benign tumors in or near the spine can cause a pins and
needles sensation in the back. Benign tumors can press on the spinal
cord, whereas malignant tumors can also invade the surrounding tissue,
both of which can affect the nerves. The symptoms and their severity
depend on the location of the tumor, as well as its size, but the most common symptoms include:
- Back pain
- Numbness and paresthesia in the back, neck or limbs
- Weakness and poor coordination in the limbs
- Insensitivity to temperature or pain
- Incontinence.
7. Shingles
Shingles
is an itchy and painful rash that can develop on any area of the skin,
typically on the back or neck. The rash develops into painful blisters
filled with liquid that eventually turn into scabs and clear up in a
month. Both shingles and chickenpox are caused by the same virus, and a
person can get shingles only if they had chickenpox because the
varicella zoster virus stays dormant in the body all your lifetime.
Unlike
chickenpox, however, it is possible to get shingles more than once and
the severity of the symptoms can vary each time. Before a rash appears,
some patients experience itching, tingling and burning sensations in the
area. Like any other viral infection, shingles can come with headaches,
fever, chills and an upset stomach.
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