Painful tingling throughout our body can leave you debilitated, in chronic pain and dependent on others. This tingling is a symptom of many conditions, and discovering the source is imperative for proper treatment. Consult with your health care provider to determine the source of your painful tingling.
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
If you are experiencing tingling and numbness in the sole of your foot, you may be experiencing tarsal tunnel syndrome. Tarsal tunnel syndrome occurs when excess pressure is placed on the tibial nerve, which creates tingling and numbness in the sole of your foot and may change the small muscles in your foot. The tibial nerve stems from the sciatic nerve in your thigh, and travels behind your knee, down to the inside of your ankle. This nerve continues into yourfoot, where it can become compressed. The tingling and numbness may occur off and on, but these sensations can become more prominent and create pain. Correct diagnosis and identifying the level of nerve compression will make effective treatment possible.
Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis, MS, causes tingling sensations and numbness of the extremities. You may experience dizziness, tremors, slurred speech, vision problems, pain, difficulty walking, muscle weakness, fatigue or confusion if you are afflicted with multiple sclerosis. This disorder occurs when your body's immune system attacking the brain and spinal cord. The exact cause is unknown, but MS is thought to be genetically and environmentally linked. Women are twice as likely to develop multiple sclerosis as men.
Stroke
Sudden pain, tingling, numbness, difficulty walking, slurred speech, confusion, dizziness and vision problems are all signs of stroke. A stroke is caused by interrupted blood flow in the brain. During a stroke, brain cells begin to die due to oxygen and nutrient deprivation. Ischemic strokes occur when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel or artery in the brain. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, eight out of 10 strokes are ischemic. Hemorrhagic strokes occur when a blood vessel in the brain bursts and bleeds into the brain.
Raynaud's Phenomenon
Raynaud's phenomenon occurs when blood vessel spasms block blood flow to your fingers, ears, toes and nose, due to cold temperatures or strong emotions, causing pain and tingling. Secondary Reynaud's phenomenon occurs when other conditions coexist. Attacks of this phenomenon may range from minutes to hours. People with Raynaud's phenomenon tend to experience symptoms in the same fingers on both sides, but people with secondary Raynaud's phenomenon, are more prone to pain and tingling in different fingers.
