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What Causes Stinging Sensations Over Different Parts Of The Body?

My husband has been having stinging sensations over different parts of his body for about a month. 2 weeks ago his feet suddenly went numb. one week ago he also started having weakness in his arms. if he holds them up to brush his hair they shake and is too weak to hold them up for long. He gets weak and tired easily.
Thu, 11 Aug 2016
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

His symptoms may be due to peripheral neuropathy. This refers to abnormal function of the nerves , there are different possible causes.
It may be permanent or temporary.

Causes include: (1) diabetes
(2)trauma to the nerves in the area
(3)liver or kidney disease
(4)vitamin b12 or folate deficiency
(5)side effect of medication
(6)nerve related problems such as MS or stroke
(7)exposure to toxins
(8)idiopathic- cause not known
(9)some hormonal conditions

He would need blood tests (kidney , liver, vitamin level, hormonal conditions) to determine if any of these are present.

A complete blood count to check for anemia should also be done.

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What Causes Stinging Sensations Over Different Parts Of The Body?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic His symptoms may be due to peripheral neuropathy. This refers to abnormal function of the nerves , there are different possible causes. It may be permanent or temporary. Causes include: (1) diabetes (2)trauma to the nerves in the area (3)liver or kidney disease (4)vitamin b12 or folate deficiency (5)side effect of medication (6)nerve related problems such as MS or stroke (7)exposure to toxins (8)idiopathic- cause not known (9)some hormonal conditions He would need blood tests (kidney , liver, vitamin level, hormonal conditions) to determine if any of these are present. A complete blood count to check for anemia should also be done. I hope this helps