4 reasons for tingling or numbness in the arms and legs
Temporary pins and needles sensations or numbness are common when you鈥檝e held the same position too long: this can put pressure on a nerve or compromise blood flow to the nerve. However, some conditions can cause these same symptoms to be persistent, even constant. Here are four of the most common reasons for such 颅longer-lasting symptoms.
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