Tingling Sensation In Your Body: Why Does It Happen (Page 5 ) | February 16, 2025

See a doctor if your paresthesia:

• Begins suddenly
• It follows a recent head injury
• Involves an entire arm or leg
• You experience weakness or paralysis
• You experience confusion
• You experience difficulty talking
• You experience dizziness
• You have a sudden, severe headache
• You have had a head injury
• Your doctor suspects or needs to rule out a brain tumor or stroke
• It begins or worsens gradually
• It affects both sides of the body
• It comes and goes
• It seems related to certain activities, particularly repetitive motions
• It affects only a part of a limb, such as your toes or fingers

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