Causes of Tingling Sensations in Your Feet

Many people experience tingling sensations in the feet at one time or another. While most of the time this is a temporary, harmless concern, there are other instances where it can be a sign of a serious health problem. Here are some of the most common reasons this condition takes place.

No Cause for Concern, or a Red Flag?

A lot of times, tingling sensations are no cause for concern. You may have simply sat with your legs crossed too long. If you have this feeling on a regular basis, however, that could be a sign something has caused nerve damage. This could be due to an injury of some sort, an infection or a serious disease. These are some potential culprits:

• Diabetes – A condition known as diabetic neuropathy can cause tingling sensations that not only affect the feet but the arms and hands as well. Many times, this is the first indication that someone has diabetes.
• Nerve damage – Ulnar nerve palsy, carpal tunnel syndrome, radial nerve palsy and peroneal nerve palsy are some of the nerve entrapment conditions that can lead to tingling.
• Vitamin deficiencies – In order for your nerves to function properly, you need to have enough nutrients such as Vitamins B1, B6 and B12 as well as niacin. However, if you have too much B6, that could cause tingling sensations as well.
• Infections – Tingling in the feet can because by shingles, Lyme disease and several other infectious diseases.
• Injuries – You may have hurt yourself recently and not though much of it, but there is a chance you may have suffered a compressed or even crushed nerve.

If you have a tingling sensation in your feet that simply will not go away, come into Southwest Foot and Ankle Center so we can perform a thorough examination and determine why it is happening. Contact us online to schedule an appointment or call us at 972-805-9985 in Plano, 972-318-2738 in Lewisville and 972-318-2655 in Irving.