Causes & Home Treatments For Tingling & Numbness in the Feet & Hands

https://www.epicnaturalhealth.com/the... https://www.epicnaturalhealth.com/cau... A numb or tingling sensation in our hands and feet can be a worrying symptom. We may immediately think of the worst possible cause, and begin to panic. However, numbness or tingling in our extremities is a more common complaint than you might think. Let's briefly take a look at some of the causes of numbness or pins and needles, as well as some natural treatments you can try to alleviate your symptoms at home. 1. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome can be caused by arthritis, pregnancy, or, more commonly, repetitive work. Mainly targeting the hands, pain, numbness, and tingling may extend into the wrists and up the arms. Carpal tunnel syndrome can also cause a weak grip. If you ignore these symptoms and don't seek treatment, the muscles in your hands may begin to waste away. Carpal tunnel is a very common cause of numbness or pins and needles in the hands. 2. Vitamin Deficiencies Many vitamins are crucial for healthy nerves. For example, a lack of vitamin B12 can lead to anemia. In turn, anemia leads to peripheral neuropathy, which commonly presents itself as tingling and numbness symptoms in the hands and feet. 3. Infections and Toxins Some chemicals, such as heavy metals or industrial and environmental chemicals, may cause symptoms of nerve damage. These symptoms include pins and needles in the hands and feet, numbness, and tingling. Certain medications, such as some chemotherapy treatments, may also have this effect. Numbness and tingling in the hands and feet can also be a side effect of some infections, such as Lyme disease, shingles, or HIV and AIDS. 4. Alcohol Abuse Alcoholism often goes hand in hand with vitamin deficiencies and low levels of important vitamins, such as thiamine. Alcohol abuse itself may also cause symptoms related to damage to the nerves. Overusing alcohol can have a variety of bad effects on a person's health, including the sensation of pins and needles in the hands and feet. 5. Autoimmune Diseases Certain autoimmune diseases, such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis, can cause nerve damage. This damage is what causes the unpleasant tingling symptoms or numbness in the extremities, often coupled with muscle wastage and a weak grip. 6. Trapped Nerves A trapped nerve, whether due to damaged nerves, injury, localized illness, or any number of causes, can create unpleasant sensations in the hands and feet. It's important to realize that the sensations aren't limited to numbness or pins and needles. You may experience burning, tingling, pain, or a prickling sensation. Depending on the location of the trapped nerve and the cause, you might experience pain or odd symptoms in different areas of your body. For instance, a trapped nerve in your spinal cord may cause a strange sensation in the arms and upper body. However, that doesn't mean that a trapped nerve is necessarily located in your spinal cord. Trapped nerves can happen all over the body. 7. Diabetes Diabetes is a very common cause of tingling and numbness in the extremities. In fact, it's estimated that diabetes is responsible for around 30% of all cases of peripheral neuropathy. Often, tingling in the feet and hands is one of the first symptoms of damage to the blood vessels caused by diabetes. 8. Injuries and Localized Trauma An injury can cause nerves to be damaged, either by cutting or crushing. This causes pain, and the nerve damage can remain even after the wound appears to have healed. Damage to the nerves caused by trauma may heal in time, however, it's important to consult your doctor about your options if you think your symptoms are caused by an injury. 9. More Serious Illness like Multiple Sclerosis & Kidney Disease This is by no means an exhaustive list of the causes. For example, tingling in the hands and feet is one of the common symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Kidney disease, liver damage, chronic inflammation, blood flow issues, and hormone imbalances could also cause numbness in your extremities. The only way to properly establish what is causing your persistent pins and needles - and subsequently how to treat it - is to consult a doctor. The cause will affect how you treat your peripheral neuropathy. However as mentioned earlier, tingling in the hands and feet is a common complaint, and can usually be managed successfully at home, as long as the cause is not serious. Let’s take a look at 8 natural treatments for it. 1. Rest Your Hands and Feet Excessive strain or repetitive movements of the hands and feet can cause numbness, tingling, or pins and needles. Propping up your feet, resting your hands, and regularly massaging the affected area can help.