numbness or tingling.
There are 22 conditions associated with numbness or tingling. The links below will provide you with more detailed information on these medical conditions from the WebMD Symptom Checker and help provide a better understanding of causes and treatment of these related conditions.
- Peripheral neuropathyPeripheral neuropathy is a nerve condition of the extremities causing numbness, tingling, and pain.
- Carpal tunnel syndromeCarpal tunnel syndrome symptoms include burning or tingling in the hand and fingers, numbness, pain and more.
- Generalized anxiety disorderGeneralized anxiety disorder is a condition in which a person has nearly constant anxiety.
- Vitamin B12 deficiencyVitamin B12 deficiency symptoms include fatigue, pale skin, weakness, sleepiness, numbness, weakness, and more.
- Panic attackWhen someone has a panic attack, that person feels a sudden, intense fear that can't be controlled.
- Median nerve injuryThe median nerve, which runs through the arm and hand, can cause swelling pain and numbness if injured.
- Ulnar nerve injuryDamage to the ulnar nerve causes swelling, pain and numbness in the forearm, hand, and ring and little fingers.
- HyperventilationHyperventilation is rapid or shallow breathing usually caused by stress or anxiety.
- Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)Low blood sugar, or low glucose levels, causes shakiness, anxiety, clammy skin, irritability, hunger, and more.
- Multiple sclerosisMultiple sclerosis is a disease of the nervous system causing difficulties with balance, speech, and movement.
- SclerodermaScleroderma is an uncommon immune disorder that causes collagen to build up in the tissue, making it harden.
- TetanyTetany is a mineral imbalance causing painful muscle cramps and twitches in the hands, feet, face, and larynx.
- StrokeA stroke occurs when blood and oxygen to the brain are cut off, and causes numbness, confusion, and more.
- Transient ischemic attack (mini-stroke)Transient ischemic attacks cause headache, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, and more.
- Cervical (neck) spinal stenosisCervical spinal stenosis is a spinal condition causing pain, weakness, or numbness in the arms, legs, or neck.
- Cervical (neck) spondylosisCervical spondylosis is arthritis of the neck pain and stiffness the neck, shoulder, arm, or chest.
- Wernicke syndromeWernicke's encephalopathy can cause confusion, lack of muscle coordination, and vision problems.
- Diabetic neuropathyDiabetic neuropathy is a nerve condition of the extremities causing numbness, tingling, and pain.
- FrostbiteFrostbite happens when the skin and the tissue freezes, causing pins and needles, numbness, and pain.
- Chemical burnsA chemical burn can cause symptoms ranging from burning and blisters to pain and shortness of breath.
- Burn (heat or fire)Burns caused by heat are called thermal burns and can cause pain swelling, skin changes, blisters and more.
- CREST syndromeCREST syndrome is a rare autoimmune disease that causes tissues to harden throughout the body.
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