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What Causes Pricking Sensation And Numbness In Fingers And Toe?

Hi I am suffering from numbness and pins and needles in my fingers and two big toes - I also have a slight numbness on part of my tongue - I am also having soreness on the bone on the inside of both elbows for sometime now - can you tell me what could be the cause?
Wed, 22 Apr 2020
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Hi

Pins and needle sensation is typical in neuropathies or nerve related disorders.

Diabetes commonly causes such sensations. Complete blood count and blood sugar levels both fasting and one and a half hour after food should be taken.

Nutritional deficiency,Sciatica,nerve entrapment are other disorders to be ruled out.

Further management will be based on the results. Meanwhile, painkillers and vitamin-B12 tablets or injection is recommended.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards
Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician
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What Causes Pricking Sensation And Numbness In Fingers And Toe?

Hi Pins and needle sensation is typical in neuropathies or nerve related disorders. Diabetes commonly causes such sensations. Complete blood count and blood sugar levels both fasting and one and a half hour after food should be taken. Nutritional deficiency,Sciatica,nerve entrapment are other disorders to be ruled out. Further management will be based on the results. Meanwhile, painkillers and vitamin-B12 tablets or injection is recommended. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician