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Symptom: Tingling
- Introduction: Tingling
- Causes (358 conditions)
- Causes of Types
- Misdiagnosis
- Home Diagnostic Testing
- Diagnostic Guides (Online)
- Drug causes (127 listings)
- Drug interaction causes (5 listings)
- Videos
- Definitions
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- News (35 listings)
- Stories from Users
Introduction: Tingling
Further information about Tingling is below, or review more specific information about these types of Tingling: Mouth tingling, Tingling skin, neuropathy, tingling face, Buttock paresthesia (tingling), Chest paresthesia/ tingling, Chin paresthesia/ tingling, Ear paresthesia/ tingling or other types.
Abnormal nerve sensations such as pins-and-needles, tingling, burning, prickling or similar feelings are all known as "paresthesias". They usually result from nerve damage due to pressure (such as a pinched nerve), nerve entrapment, or diseases. Continued nerve damage can lead to numbness.
Paresthesias can affect various parts of the body. Hands, fingers, and feet are common sites but all are possibilities. Afflictions of specific nerves or spinal nerves can also cause paresthesias in particular skin areas of the body.
Parethesias with simple causes such as pressing on a nerve are usually reversible. Certain other nerve conditions such as peripheral neuropathy (often from diabetes), lupus complications, Guillain-Barre syndrome, or multiple sclerosis are also possible causes of parethesias. Because of the variety of possible causes, any abnormal sensation needs prompt professional medical investigation.
» Review Causes of Tingling: full list
Causes of Tingling:
The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Tingling.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
- Nerve injury
- Nerve entrapment
- Pinched nerve
- Nerve compression (see Nerve symptoms)
- Sleeping on a nerve
- Paresthesias
- Anxiety
- Panic attack - can get tingling or numbness in panic attacks, but usually with many other symptoms.
- Diseases affecting the nerves:
- Diseases that may cause pressing on nerves include:
- Diseases affecting the spinal nerves may include:
- Multiple sclerosis
- Herniated disc
- Spinal nerve entrapment
- Spinal cord disorders
- Some chemical causes of paresthesias or tingling:
- Some other possible causes of paresthesias or tingling:
- Certain deficiencies
- Pernicious anemia
See full list of 358 causes of Tingling
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Causes of Types of Tingling:
Review the causes of these more specific types of Tingling:
- Mouth tingling (30 causes)
- Tingling skin (35 causes)
- Neuropathy (22 causes)
- Tingling face (8 causes)
- Mouth tingling (30 causes)
- Buttock paresthesia (tingling) (8 causes)
- Chest paresthesia/ tingling (8 causes)
- Chin paresthesia/ tingling (10 causes)
- Ear paresthesia/ tingling (9 causes)
- Elbow paresthesia/ tingling (10 causes)
- Eyelid paresthesia/ tingling (9 causes)
- Forearm paresthesia/ tingling (15 causes)
- Foreskin paresthesia/ tingling (10 causes)
- Groin paresthesia/ tingling (9 causes)
- Gum paresthesia/ tingling (10 causes)
- Head paresthesia/ tingling (10 causes)
- Jaw paresthesia/ tingling (10 causes)
- Knee paresthesia/ tingling (10 causes)
- Palm paresthesia/ tingling (11 causes)
- Penile Tingling (10 causes)
See full list of 124 types for Tingling
Home Diagnostic Testing and Tingling
Home medical tests possibly related to Tingling:
- Diabetes: Related Home Testing:
Causes of General Symptom Types
Research the causes of these more general types of symptom:
- Nerve symptoms (3495 causes)
- Sensations (3186 causes)
- Pain (3014 causes)
- Common symptoms (4555 causes)
Causes of Similar Symptoms to Tingling
Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Tingling:
- Paresthesias (210 causes)
- Burning (47 causes)
- Prickling
- Nerve symptoms (3495 causes)
- Sensations (3186 causes)
Diagnostic Guides for Tingling
Medical Books Excerpts Read excerpts from published book sections related to Tingling from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Tingling. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Tingling
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter"
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Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Misdiagnosis and Tingling
Cluster of diseases with difficult diagnosis issues: There is a well-known list of medical conditions that are all somewhat difficult to diagnose, and all can present in a variety of different severities. Diseases in this group include multiple sclerosis, lupus...read more »
Vitamin B12 deficiency under-diagnosed: The condition of Vitamin B12 deficiency is a possible misdiagnosis of various conditions, such as multiple sclerosis (see symptoms of multiple sclerosis). See symptoms of Vitamin B12 deficiency or ...read more »
TIA's must not be missed: Transient ischemic attacks are sudden in onset and complete clinical recovery occurs in less than 24 hours. Average...read more »
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Stories from Users for Tingling
Real-life user stories relating to Tingling:
- pins and needles
- It starts with pins and needles....
- Drug Fever & Going Cold Turkey From A Medicine Used For A Long Time
- Penis tingling sensation... Docs don't know.
- Tremors, Cloudy Head, Pins n Needles and more.....
- severe pain, numbness, pin and needles
- pins and needles
- Tingling from Bactrim
- Pins and Needles
- Pins and needles
- tingling,tirdness
- Tingling sensations leg, arm, face
- tingling
- 5 yr old w/ pins & needles + other
- Pins And Needles! Please Help!!
- Pins and Needles/Tingling All Over Body
- Pins & Needles down arm
- tingling even with cortisone shot
- Tingling
- All over tingling
Symptom specific forums: The following patient stories in our interactive forums and message boards relate to Tingling or relevant symptoms:
- Musculoskeletal (Muscles, joints and bones) (405)
- Neurological (Nerves) (357)
- Allergic/Immunologic (88)
Videos for Tingling
Diabetes on Your Nerves
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Treating Neuropathy
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Adjuvant Therapy Side Effects
For most breast cancer patients, adjuvant therapy is a crucial part of treatment. Like many successful drug therapies, however, adjuvant therapy can...
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Causes of Tingling listed in Disease Database:
Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Tingling as a symptom include:
- Amiodarone
- Carbon monoxide toxicity
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Causalgia
- Cerebrovascular accident
- Colistimethate
- Compartment syndrome
- Digoxin
- Dimercaprol
- Gopalan's syndrome
- Guillain-Barre syndrome
- Hyperventilation
- Hypocalcaemia
- Hypothyroidism
- Ito syndrome
- Lepromatous leprosy
- Lidocaine
- Limb ischaemia
- Mefloquine
- Multiple sclerosis
See full list of 358
causes of Tingling
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Medications or substances causing Tingling:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Tingling as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
- Lead poisoning
- Alcohol
- Tobacco
- Dobutamine Hydrochloride
- Dobutrex
See full list of 127
medications causing Tingling
Drug interactions causing Tingling:
When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Tingling as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
- Isoniazid and Stavudine interaction
- Misoprostol and Phenylbutazone interaction
- Arthotec and Phenylbutazone interaction
- Cytotec and Phenylbutazone interaction
- Novo-Misoprostol and Phenylbutazone interaction
See full list of 5 drug interactions causing Tingling
Article Excerpts about Tingling
Paresthesia is a term that refers to an abnormal burning or prickling sensation which is generally felt in the hands, arms, legs, or feet, but may occur in any part of the body. The sensation, which arises spontaneously without apparent stimulus and is usually not painful, may also be described as tingling or numbness, skin crawling, buzzing, or itching. Most people have experienced transient (temporary) paresthesia at some time in their lives; it occurs whenever inadvertent pressure is placed on a nerve and causes what many describe as a "pins and needles" feeling. The feeling quickly goes away once the pressure is relieved. For some people, however, paresthesia can become a chronic condition caused by an underlying disorder . (Source: excerpt from NINDS Paresthesia Information Page: NINDS)
Definitions of Tingling:
Tingling: A pricking type of paresthesia.
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Subjective cutaneous sensations (e.g., cold, warmth, tingling, pressure, etc.) that are experienced spontaneously in the absence of stimulation.
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Organs affected by Tingling:
The list of organs typically affected by Tingling may include, but is not limited to:
Detailed list of causes of Tingling
The list below shows some of the causes of Tingling mentioned in various sources:
- Abscess
- Acrodynia - paresthesia
- Acroparesthesia syndrome - hand tingling
- Acute arterial occlusion
- Acute bacterial prostatitis - burning urination
See full list of 358 causes of Tingling
How Common are these Causes of Tingling?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Tingling. Of the 358 causes of Tingling that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 14 causes are "very common" diseases
- 19 causes are "common" diseases
- 9 causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 3 causes are "rare" diseases
- 13 causes are "very rare" diseases
- 319 causes have no prevalence information.
See the analysis of the prevalence of 358
causes of Tingling
Conditions listing symptoms: Tingling:
The following list of conditions have 'Tingling' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Conditions listing complications: Tingling:
The following list of conditions have 'Tingling' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Causes of Tingling Based on Risk Factors
This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Tingling based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Tingling?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Tingling, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
- General practitioner
- Emergency physician
- Neurologist
- Endocrinologist
What are the alternative names for Tingling:
Pins and needles, Tingling skin, Paresthesiae, Altered sensation of skin, Disturbed sensation, Formication, Hypoaesthesia of skin, Numbness, Paresthesia
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Classifications of Tingling:
Subtypes of Tingling:
Mouth tingling (1 cause), Tingling skin (4 causes), Neuropathy (17 causes), Tingling face (8 causes), Mouth tingling (1 cause), Buttock paresthesia (tingling), Chest paresthesia/ tingling, Chin paresthesia/ tingling, Ear paresthesia/ tingling, Elbow paresthesia/ tingling, Eyelid paresthesia/ tingling, Forearm paresthesia/ tingling, Foreskin paresthesia/ tingling, Groin paresthesia/ tingling, Gum paresthesia/ tingling, Head paresthesia/ tingling, Jaw paresthesia/ tingling, Knee paresthesia/ tingling, Palm paresthesia/ tingling, Penile Tingling, Scalp Tingling, Scalp tingling/paresthesia, Shin paresthesia/ tingling, Sole paresthesia's/ tingling, Stomach Tingling, Thumb paresthesia/ tingling, Tingling fingers (18 causes), Tingling in Both Feet, Tingling in both hands, Tingling in one foot, Tingling in one hand, Underarm paresthesia/ tingling, Upper arm paresthesia/ tingling, Vaginal paresthesia/ tingling, Vulva paresthesia/ tingling, Wrist paresthesia/ tingling, Burning symptoms (149 causes), Vaginal burning sensation (4 causes), Knee burning sensation, Arm burning sensation, Burning feet (5 causes), Sunburn (1 cause), Scalp Burning Sensation, Facial burning sensation, Breast burning sensation, Stinging eye (1 cause), Underarm burning sensation (1 cause), Thigh Burning Sensation, Leg burning sensation, Heartburn (46 causes), Groin burning sensation, Eye burning sensation, Ear burning sensation, Buttock burning sensation, Burning pain (8 causes), Burning during urination (27 causes), Back burning sensation, Thumb burning sensation, Shin burning sensation, Mouth Burning (1 cause), Lip burning sensation, Chest burning (1 cause), Burning mouth (10 causes), Ankle burning sensation, Sole burning sensation, Chest burning sensation, Upper arm burning sensation, Heel burning sensation, Moderate temporary burning sensation, Urinary burning (37 causes), Wrist burning sensation, Vulva burning sensation, Nose Burning Sensation, Palm burning sensation, Burning Legs, Burning eyes (11 causes), Toe burning sensation, Elbow burning sensation, Eyelid burning sensation, McBurney's sign, Gum burning sensation, Calf burning sensation, Penile Burning Sensation (1 cause), Heel paresthesia/ tingling, Burning (47 causes), Foot burning sensation, Chin burning sensation, Forearm burning sensation, Facial paresthesia (8 causes), numb face (2 causes), Pyrosis, Gastroesophageal reflux (14 causes), Epigastric pain (15 causes), acid regurgitation (2 causes)
Medical Conditions associated with Tingling:
Nerve symptoms (3452 causes), Sensations (3159 causes), Pain (2937 causes), Common symptoms (4528 causes)
Symptoms related to Tingling:
Paresthesias (210 causes), Burning (47 causes), Prickling, Nerve symptoms (3452 causes), Sensations (3159 causes)
Tingling as a disease:
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