What causes pins and needles in right hand?
Patient: i have had pins and needles in my right hand , also i get very hot sometimes and also i have had some pains in my chest , which was really bad pain , it lasted for about 5 mins with the pain , the pain went away but even now as i type i have the pins and needles in my right hand , i dont use computers a lot . what should i do ? Doctor: Hi,Thanks  for  your query.The abnormal sensations that you have such as burning, pins and needles are termed peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral Neuropathy is a condition caused by damage to the peripheral nervous system [most commonly seen in diabetic patients]. Another possibility could be nerve compression in spine due to disc bulge.Change your diet and remove inflammatory foods such as citrus fruits, dairy products and wheat that may aggravate the condition. Simultaneously increase your intake of potassium and calcium-rich foods such as bananas and avocados and green leafy vegetablesVitamin B12 is important in the maintenance of health and normal functioning of the nerve tissue and deficiency of it can lead to numbness. You can increase B12 level by taking meat and fish, or you can take tab methylcobalamine .I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care