Can A Heart Condition Cause Numbness And Tingling In Head, Arms, Hands And Feet?
Numbness and tingling are abnormal sensations that can occur anywhere in your body, but are often felt in your fingers, hands, feet, arms, or legs.
Alternative Names
Sensory loss; Paresthesias; Tingling and numbness; Loss of sensation
Considerations
Common Causes
There are many possible causes:
- Remaining in the same seated or standing position for a long time
- Injury to a nerve -- for example, a neck injury may cause you to feel numbness anywhere along your arm or hand, while a low back...
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