Tingling Sensation In Your Body: Why Does It Happen | February 16, 2025

The tingling sensation in your body you might feel sometimes (or often) in your hands or legs has an explanation. You know when you stay for a long time sit and then you start walking around, and you feel needles in your legs?

There is no stopping that feeling. However, you can learn to control it or minimize the chances of it happening. Let’s go more in-depth and know about this tingling sensation. *Please, you are advised to see a doctor for further medical advice or examinations.

What is it?

According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, it is called paresthesia. The sensation of tingling, numbness or even burning can be felt in your hands, feet, legs, or other body parts.

This sensation appears without warning, says a study. It doesn’t cause pain, though, only discomfort.

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