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Numbness or tingling

• Peripheral neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy is a nerve condition of the extremities causing numbness, tingling, and pain.


• Carpal tunnel syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms include burning or tingling in the hand and fingers, numbness, pain and more.


• Generalized anxiety disorder

Generalized anxiety disorder is a condition in which a person has nearly constant anxiety.


• Vitamin B12 deficiency

Vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms include fatigue, pale skin, weakness, sleepiness, numbness, weakness, and more.


• Panic attack

When someone has a panic attack, that person feels a sudden, intense fear that can't be controlled.


• Median nerve injury

The median nerve, which runs through the arm and hand, can cause swelling pain and numbness if injured.


• Ulnar nerve injury

Damage to the ulnar nerve causes swelling, pain and numbness in the forearm, hand, and ring and little fingers.


• Hyperventilation

Hyperventilation is rapid or shallow breathing usually caused by stress or anxiety.


• Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)

Low blood sugar, or low glucose levels, causes shakiness, anxiety, clammy skin, irritability, hunger, and more.


• Multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis is a disease of the nervous system causing difficulties with balance, speech, and movement.


• Scleroderma

Scleroderma is an uncommon immune disorder that causes collagen to build up in the tissue, making it harden.


• Tetany

Tetany is a mineral imbalance causing painful muscle cramps and twitches in the hands, feet, face, and larynx.


• Stroke

A stroke occurs when blood and oxygen to the brain are cut off, and causes numbness, confusion, and more.


• Transient ischemic attack (mini-stroke)

Transient ischemic attacks cause headache, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, and more.


• Cervical (neck) spinal stenosis

Cervical spinal stenosis is a spinal condition causing pain, weakness, or numbness in the arms, legs, or neck.


• Cervical (neck) spondylosis

Cervical spondylosis is arthritis of the neck pain and stiffness the neck, shoulder, arm, or chest.


• Wernicke syndrome

Wernicke's encephalopathy can cause confusion, lack of muscle coordination, and vision problems.


• Diabetic neuropathy

Diabetic neuropathy is a nerve condition of the extremities causing numbness, tingling, and pain.


• Frostbite

Frostbite happens when the skin and the tissue freezes, causing pins and needles, numbness, and pain.


• Chemical burns

A chemical burn can cause symptoms ranging from burning and blisters to pain and shortness of breath.


• Burn (heat or fire)

Burns caused by heat are called thermal burns and can cause pain swelling, skin changes, blisters and more.


• CREST syndrome

CREST syndrome is a rare autoimmune disease that causes tissues to harden throughout the body.