What causes pins and needle sensation in foot?
Patient: Hi my name is luca and recently I have been having this sensation in my foot where it feels like someone is poking it with a pin it dose not hurt and it does not really affect what I am donig in my every day life but I would just like to know what is causing it thank you Doctor: Pins and needles is a pricking, burning, tingling or numbing sensation that is most commonly felt in the arms, legs, hands or feet. It does not usually cause any pain, but it can cause numbness or itching.'. A common cause is awkward postures that compress the nerves. Tingling sensations can also be symptomatic of nerve damage or nervous system disorders.The feeling of pins and needles is known as "paresthesia." Most people associate it with sleeping incorrectly on a nerve. This causes the nerve to stop sending signals so that it "falls asleep" and creates a feeling of numbness. When pressure is taken off of the nerve, the body sends shock waves down the nerve to wake it up. This is what creates a feeling of pins and needles.But paresthesia doesn't just occur when a nerve has pressure. It may also occur during anxiety, especially during panic attacks. That's because during panic attacks, the body becomes more prone to hyperventilation.During hyperventilation, the body has too much oxygen and not enough carbon dioxide. That imbalance causes every vessel inside the body to constrict, while simultaneously reducing the release of calcium into the nerves. Both of these cause the nerves to feel "tingly." Some vitamin deficiencies, such as low levels of magnesium, Vitamin B12, and vitamin B5 can also cause a tingling feeling and contribute to anxiety sensations .Prim rose oil is another very effective home remedy for tingling numbness. Apply the oil in to the affected area and gently massage, 2 to 3 times everyday. It shows quick results.Exercise of overall body and perticularly feet by rotating  feet and legs from heels and knees will help  blood circulation and allay feeling of tingling . Yoga and pranyam with meditation help attain perfect  disease free ,healthy  life .and intake of fiber ,& diet of all essential nutrents helps gain over all health .Steer clear of ,fast foods ,processed foods , caffeine and alcohol ,smoking, mental stress  , worry , anger ,constipation ,  they reduce the flow of blood to the extremities.It's still important to see a doctor to ensure it is nothing more serious. Hope this helps you solve your query .Take care ,All the bestDon't hesitate to get back if have further query