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Numbness/tingling?

Hello!

I have a question I can't seem to critically think about. When a pt verbalizes numbness/tingling, what is the significance and treatment for it?

I was told that in stroke/CVA pt, this might mean that they are regaining some of their sensation/feeling back. Of course, in diabetes, this means neuropathy. Or a potential side effect of medications that are new.

But what about in the general population? Or what if numbness/tingling is a new complaint in a patient who have not had any new changes such as medical condition, status, or new meds (numbness/tingling suddenly occurs)?

I was wondering if you recommend any websites for new nurses to follow to simply build upon more knowledge?

Thanks!

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    Well it can be some sort of nerve issue. I for one have carpal tunnel and experience numbness and tingling every day.

    Think of other degenerative nerve issues and you will find numbness and tingling as a symptom

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    Many times, yes it's likely a nerve issue. A patient who is suddenly

    complaining of numbness/tingling in the right hand, right leg, without

    any other symptoms, probably needs an MRI, if it doesn't go

    away.

    I believe that numbness/tingling in the left arm is possibly

    cardiac related. Or is that just PAIN in that arm? Seems

    like I've heard that there can also be numbness?

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    Hey there, numbness and or tingling should make you think of nervous tissue. What kinds of things cause neevous tissue damage or insult? CVA- usually facial or one sided sensory loss or tingling. Diabetes- lower extremity nerve damage due to decreased small vessel blood supply to the nerves. Ortho/musculoskeletal- nerve impingement, myofascial swelling, compartment syndrome or direct nerve trauma.

    These are some things to think of, but always take numbness and swelling as a sign of a nerve issue.

    I use UpToDate for most of my info nowdays. From patho and treatments to prescribing and referrals. Be careful, you can waste a great deal of time on there.

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