Tingling, pins and needles

For tingling, pins and needles, see neurologists first.

A prickling or buzzing feeling, usually in the hands or feet. Often from pressure on a nerve, diabetes or low vitamin B12.

Also searched as: ঝিঁঝিঁ ধরা, হাত পা ঝিনঝিন করে, jhinjhin, jhi jhi dhora, hat pa jhinjhin

Go to hospital now

  • Tingling that spreads up the legs over hours or days with weakness
Call 999

Who to see: Neurologists

A neurologist checks the nerves; sugar and B12 tests often find the cause.

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Common questions

Which doctor should I see for tingling, pins and needles (jhinjhin)?
See neurologists first. A neurologist checks the nerves; sugar and B12 tests often find the cause.
When should you go to hospital straight away?
Tingling that spreads up the legs over hours or days with weakness. Emergency number: 999.
Where can I find neurologists?
Most neurologists are listed in Dhaka (246), Chattogram (59), Mymensingh (44), Cumilla (39), Jashore (29). Pick your district for chamber addresses. DhakaChattogramMymensinghCumillaJashore

General information only, not a diagnosis. If you are worried, see a doctor.

Sources: nhs.uk