Causes of Tingling Limbs and How to Treat it

 This irritating tingling sensation may occur for several reasons, so it is important to know these 9 so that you can identify what’s causing the discomfort and what you need to do to treat the issue and ease the pain naturally.

1. Nerve pressure in the neck or back

Feeling pain and pressure coming from your neck and radiating into your arms, or pain that radiates from your back to your legs? It may be caused by injury, poor posture or arthritis. A Dr.  explains that physiotherapy can be a great solution that can relieve the unpleasant tingling sensation.

2. Vitamin B12 deficiency

If you feel tingling in both hands at the same time, it may be a vitamin B12 deficiency. If you feel fatigued and weak throughout the day, you may be suffering from anemia. Therefore, it's important that you perform the blood tests necessary so you can get the full picture and act accordingly.
You can get vitamin B12 from animal by-products, cereals, energy bars, soy products, tofu, soaked yeast, or by taking a dietary supplement. If you decide to take a dietary supplement, make sure to find out when and how to consume it so you can get the most out of it.

3. Carpal tunnel syndrome

Are you typing too much or have a physically demanding job? It turns out that repeated movements may eventually lead to the narrowing of the carpal tunnel located in the wrist. This occurs due to pressure on the median nerve, which in turn can lead to various symptoms, such as tingling in the hands and arm and even weakness in the palm of the hand, according to a Dr.
Diagnosis can be achieved through medical examinations performed by the family doctor; the first is the Phalen test, in which both hands are flexed for about half an hour to see if the symptoms appear, and the second is the tinnitus test, in which the wrist is tapped on and the symptoms are examined. In addition, an EMG test that checks the electrical activity of the muscle can determine whether nerve conduction in the median nerve is impaired.

4. Stenosis of the cervical spine or spinal cord

Stenosis of the cervical spine or spinal cord may put pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerve roots and cause a tingling sensation, says Dr. Esther Young, a neurologist at Rochester Hills Hospital in Michigan. Stenosis of these areas can be diagnosed by MRI or CT scan and can be treated with physical therapy or with epidural injections or surgery in more severe cases.

5. High blood sugar

High blood sugar levels act like a nerve toxin and can cause tingling in the hands and feet. A Dr.  points out that if you suffer from excessive thirst and hunger or frequent urination, consult your family doctor and ask for a referral to blood glucose testing or an A1C (Glucose Hemoglobin) test, which exposes the average blood glucose level in a three month period. Before it's performed it's important to note that lifestyle changes or taking appropriate medications can help you take control.

6. Under-active thyroid gland

Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the gland does not produce enough hormones, leading to a slow metabolism. This can cause tingling, as well as fatigue, cold sensitivity, unexplained weight gain, dry skin, and hair loss. Hypothyroidism can be easily diagnosed with a blood test, and if you do not produce enough thyroid hormones, a synthetic replacement can be taken.

7. Multiple sclerosis

If you have a weakness that accompanies the tingling, plus symptoms such as double vision, walking difficulties, bladder control problems or bowel problems, there is a possibility that MS is the source of the problem, During the early stages of the disease, it's difficult to diagnose, but it can be detected by a combination of 3 different tests: blood test, MRI, and cerebrospinal fluid test. Dr. Young adds that there are various drugs that can slow the progression of the disease.

8. Circulatory problem

When you have circulatory problems, you might experience unpleasant tingling, but it should be noted that this tingling can also be felt when people feel tired or exhausted. If you feel tingling that does not stop and becomes permanent, something worse may be happening in your body, so consult your GP. 

 9. Restless legs syndrome

Restless legs syndrome is a relatively common condition in which the nervous system causes an uncontrollable urge to move the legs, with numbness in the limbs being one of the most common symptoms of this syndrome. It should be noted that this syndrome is usually inherited and some believe that it's linked to low levels of dopamine in the body.
In simple cases of this syndrome, which are not associated with other diseases (such as diabetes or renal failure), there is no need for special treatment and making a number of lifestyle changes such as; not smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol and caffeine, as well as exercising regularly, is often enough.
If the tingling persists for a long time, consult your GP, but if it is sudden tingling that disturbs you, you should familiarize yourself with some natural and home-based treatments that can be used to relieve here. Here are four:

4 natural treatments for irritating tingles

1. Turmeric

Turmeric contains a compound called curcumin, which helps improve blood flow throughout the body. In addition, its anti-inflammatory properties help reduce discomfort in the prickly place, as long as it is not chronic and incessant tingling that requires medical attention as soon as possible.

Preparation and treatment:

• Place a small pot on low heat, add a cup of milk, a teaspoon of turmeric and a little honey.
• Mix well and wait until the liquid reaches the desired drinking temperature.
• It is recommended to drink this drink once a day to improve blood circulation in the body.
• You can also massage the tingling area with an ointment you can prepare by mixing turmeric powder with water.

2. Hot compresses

In moments when you feel tingling, the first thing you can do is place a warm compress on the sensitive area. This will help increase blood supply to the prickly area. Moreover, this method will relax the muscles and nerves in that area.

Preparation and treatment:

• Dip a towel in hot water, squeeze it and place it on the desired area for 5-7 minutes.
• Repeat several times until the sense of numbness disappears.
• You can also use a heating pad or have a warm bath.

3. Cinnamon

Cinnamon contains manganese and potassium along with various B vitamins. The health benefits of cinnamon can help improve blood flow to your feet and hands, helping to treat numbness or tingling.

Preparation and treatment:

• Mix one teaspoon of cinnamon in a glass of hot water and drink every day.
• Another option is to mix a teaspoon of cinnamon together with a teaspoon of honey and consume this mixture every morning for several weeks.

4. Massage

Massaging the hands and feet can be very helpful when they're tingling, because it increases blood flow, reducing numbness and helps stimulate the nerves and muscles to improve their overall functioning.

Preparation and treatment:

• Pour a little warm olive or coconut oil on your palm and start massaging the tingling area, moving your fingers in a circular motion.
• Massage for at least 5 minutes and repeat as necessary.

A few words to sum up
Successful treatment depends on accurate diagnosis on the underlying cause of tingling. Of course, as with any other health issue, in order to prevent this problem, it is necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle, including maintaining a healthy weight, a balanced diet, avoiding or limiting alcohol consumption and stopping smoking. In some cases of tingling and other symptoms of peripheral neuropathy, discomfort may be reduced by medication, as instructed by the family doctor.


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Drinking alcohol frequently increases stroke risk

Consuming alcohol more frequently than twice a week may increase the risk of stroke mortality in men, an alarming study has indicated. 

The effects of alcohol are not limited to the amount consumed but also the frequency of drinking matters, the researchers at University of Eastern Finland said. 

The study showed that people who consume alcohol more frequently than twice a week have over a threefold risk of stroke mortality than people who do not consume alcohol at all.
The study is based on follow-up data from the Kuopio Ischaemic Heart Disease Risk Factor Study (KIHD). 

At the onset of the study, the men participating in the study were middle-aged, and the follow-up time was 20 years. 

A total of 2,609 men participated in the study. 

The consumption of alcohol was measured with the help of a Nordic alcohol survey charting the amount of alcohol consumed at one time and the average number of drinking occasions in the preceding 12 months. 

"The relationship between alcohol consumption and ischaemic stroke shows a J curve pattern, which means that in people who are moderate consumers of alcohol, the risk of stroke is the lowest, while heavy consumption of alcohol increases the risk of stroke," the researchers explained. 

The risk of cerebral haemorrhage increases linearly as the consumption of alcohol increases: the higher the amount of alcohol consumed, the higher the risk of stroke. 

In addition to alcohol, other significant risk factors for stroke include elevated blood pressure, coronary artery disease, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, diabetes, smoking, overweight, asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis and elevated cholesterol levels. 

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Aldosterone

The Clues 
Aldosterone regulates your body's sodium-to-water ratio. But a condition called renal artery stenosis--a narrowing of the blood vessels that supply the kidneys--can trigger the release of the hormone, causing a surge in blood pressure. 

What you can do 
A heart-friendly lifestyle that keeps your blood vessels healthy can also be a kidney-friendly lifestyle. Minimize salt intake, follow a low-fat diet, get some exercise, and don't smoke. 

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HEART DISEASES AND ANGINA PECTORIS

The most common symptom of coronary artery disease is 

angina or "angina pectoris," also known simply as chest pain. 

Angina can be described as a discomfort, heaviness, 

pressure, aching, burning, fullness, squeezing, or painful feeling 

due to coronary heart disease. Often, it can be mistaken for 

indigestion.

Angina is usually felt in the chest, but may also be felt in the 

shoulders, arms, neck, throat, jaw, or back.

If you experience these symptoms, take notice. If you've never 

been diagnosed with heart disease, you should seek treatment 

immediately. If you've had angina before, use your angina 

medications as directed by your doctor and try to determine if 

this is your regular pattern of angina or if the symptoms are 

worse. 

What Causes Angina?

Angina is caused when blood flow to an area of the heart is 

decreased, impairing the delivery of oxygen and vital nutrients 

to the heart muscle cells. When this happens, the heart muscle 

must use alternative, less efficient forms of fuel so that it can 

perform its function of pumping blood to the body. The 

by-product of using this less efficient fuel is a compound called 

lactic acid that builds up in the muscle and causes pain. Some 

medications used to treat angina work by inhibiting the use of 

this fuel source.

What Are the Types of Angina?

The types of angina are:

• Stable angina. The pain is predictable and present only 
• during exertion or extreme emotional distress, and it 
• disappears with rest.
• 
  
• Unstable angina. This may signal an impending heart 
• attack. Unstable angina is angina pain that is different from 
• your regular angina pain or pain that occurs while at rest. The 
• angina may occur more frequently, more easily at rest, feel 
• more severe, last longer, or come on with minimal activity. 
• Although this type of angina can often be relieved with 
• medication, it is unstable and may progress to a heart attack. 
• Usually more intense medical treatment or a procedure is 
• required.

• 
  
• Prinzmetal's angina. This is when angina occurs at rest, 
• when sleeping, or when exposed to cold temperatures. In 
• these cases, the symptoms are caused by decreased blood 
• flow to the heart muscle from a spasm of the coronary artery. 
• The majority of people with this type of angina also have 
• coronary artery disease. These spasms occur close to the 
• blockage.

Can Angina Occur Without Coronary Disease?

Angina can occur in the absence of any coronary disease. Up 

to 30% of people with angina with a heart valve problem called 

aortic stenosis, which can cause decreased blood flow to the 

coronary arteries from the heart. People with severe anaemia 

may have angina because their blood doesn't carry enough 

oxygen. People with thickened heart muscles need more 

oxygen and can have angina when they don't get enough.

How Is Angina Evaluated?

To evaluate your angina, your doctor will first ask you a series 

of questions to determine what your symptoms are and what 

triggers them. After examining you, your doctor will order one or 

more of a series of tests to determine the underlying cause of 

the angina and the extent of coronary artery disease, if present. 

These tests include:

• Exercise Stress Test
• 
  
• Electrocardiogram ( ECG/ EKG)
• 
  
• Stress imaging tests, such as nuclear tests or stress 
• 
  
• echo-cardiography, to accurately localize the part of the heart 
• 
  
• that has decreased blood flow
• 
  
• Echocardiogram
• 
  
• Cardiac catheterization

How Is Angina Treated?

Your angina treatment depends on the severity of the 

underlying problem, namely, the amount of damage to the 

heart. For most people with mild angina, a combination of 

drugs and lifestyle changes can control the symptoms. Lifestyle 

changes include: eating a heart-healthy diet, lowering 

cholesterol, getting regular exercise,quitting smoking, and 

controlling diabetes and high blood pressure.

Some drugs used to treat angina work by either increasing the 

amount of oxygen delivered to the heart muscle or reducing the 

heart's need for oxygen. These medicines include:

• Beta-blockers
• 
  
• Nitrates
• 
  
• Calcium channel blockers
• 
  

Other angina drugs work to prevent the formation of blood 

clots, which can further block blood flow to the heart muscle. 

These medicines include:

• Antiplatelet medications

For people with more serious or worsening angina, your doctor 

may recommend treatment to open blocked arteries. These 

include:

• Angioplasty
• 
  
• Stenting
• 
  
• Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery
• Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP)

What Should I Do if I Have Angina?

With any type of angina, stop what you are doing and rest.

If you have been prescribed a medication called nitroglycerin to 

treat your angina, take one tablet and let it dissolve under your 

tongue. If using the spray form, spray it under your tongue. Wait 

five minutes.

If you still have angina after five minutes, take another dose of 

nitroglycerin. Wait another five minutes and if angina is still 

present, take a third dose.

If you still have angina after taking a third dose of nitroglycerin 

and resting for 15 minutes, call for emergency help (dial 911 in 

most areas) or have someone take you to the local emergency 

room.

If you think you are having a heart attack, do not delay. Call for 

emergency help right away. Do not drive yourself to the 

hospital. Consider taking an aspirin. Quick treatment of a 

heart attack is very important to lessen the amount of damage 

to your heart.

Why Shouldn't I Drive Myself or Have Someone Drive Me 

to the Hospital?

When the ambulance arrives, the emergency personnel can 

begin to give you heart-saving care right away. They can start 

an IV to give you important drugs and give you oxygen to help 

improve the flow of oxygen-rich blood to your heart. Should 

problems occur, they are there to provide life-saving help as 

well.

Something to Remember About Angina

If you have angina, carry nitroglycerin with you at all times; you 

never know when you will need it. Nitroglycerin must be kept in 

a dark container. Keep it away from heat or moisture. Check 

the expiration date on the container. Once the container of 

nitroglycerin tablets is opened, it must be replaced every three 

months. The spray form has a longer shelf life and should be 

replaced every 2 years.