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Have you ever experience a tingling experience in your hand, feet, legs, etc.? Well if yes then you need to know about paresthesia for sure. Paresthesia is an abnormal tingling or burning sensation in your limbs without any physical cause. It is also sometimes referred to like the feeling of pins and needles. It is however painless and almost feels like your limb has become numb.
It is usual to feel this condition, when you have sat with your legs folded for a long duration or if you slept with you arm warped under the pillow or head. It happens because of the increased pressure on the limb for too long. The sensation goes away in some time.
It is quite normal but if you face the numbness often then you need to consult a doctor. It is because chronic paresthesia is the symptom of some neurological disease. There are chances of damage of traumatic nerve in your body. So, it is quite essential first to discuss the cause of paresthesia, to be aware.
What’re Paresthesia Causes
Several reasons can cause paresthesia. So, the possibilities are extensive. However, here I will try to list some of them so that you can grab some information about it. Some of the possible reasons behind the cause of paresthesia are:
- Migraines
- Higher intake of drugs
- Consumption of alcohol
- Disorders related to the central nervous system
- Undernourishment
- Low blood sugar often referred to as hypoglycemia
- Higher levels of vitamin D in your body
- The weak immune system, etc.
It is complicated to list all of the causes here, but these are some main reasons that can cause paresthesia. However, apart from all the causes as mentioned above, it can also ne caused due to ischemic attacks, multiple sclerosis, encephalitis’s, etc. which all are caused due to the something that is affecting the CNS that is the central nervous system of our body. Furthermore, the paresthesia can also happen due to the vascular lesion in the brain or the tumor. Specific problems related to the damage or any problem in the nerves can also cause you to experience the tingling and burning sensation in your limbs.
Symptoms
Now if we talk about the symptoms of paresthesia, then ironically, it is itself a symptom which indicates that there is something not right in your body. Therefore, it’s quite contradictory that whether to consider it as a disorder or a symptom. Now let me make it clear that paresthesia is quite common among the people, but if it is caused due to some particular reason, then the person will experience some additional symptoms as well. However, let’s have a glimpse at the common symptoms of pinched nerve:
- Tingling, burning, or chilling experience or sometimes is referred to as pins and needles sensation as well.
- Burning pain along with numbness in the particular area.
- It is often known as the specific area has fallen asleep.
- Some people may also experience itching or tickling sensations.
These are the common symptoms experienced by people. It is usually in a particular area but in some cases can spread outwards.
Best Ways to Treat Paresthesia Naturally
The treatment of paresthesia is based on reports of diagnosis of its cause. If there is any particular problem in the body, which is causing the numbness than treating that root cause will automatically solve the issue paresthesia.
In the condition of paresthesia, mostly the rest is recommended to the patient. However, there is no need to fret regarding the issue, as there many treatments to solve the problem of the pinched nerve at home. Below some natural remedies are recapitulated that can help you in getting relief from the problem.
- A suitable compress
It is very beneficial to apply a warm compress on the affected area will help you to get relieved from the tingling sensation. Improper circulation of the blood is the leading cause of experiencing the numbness. For preparing a warm compress, you need to soak a cotton cloth in a hot bowl of water and squeeze the excess water. Placing this warm cloth on the affected area a few minutes will help to circulate the blood properly in a particular area.
- Massage
A massage is also an excellent option for increasing blood circulation in the body. You can use any oil preferably the olive, mustard or coconut oil, and use it to massage the area where you are feeling the symptoms in circular motions for a few minutes.
- Magnesium
Magnesium is a very beneficial supplement for the proper working of the nervous system. Not only this, but it also helps to heal the nerves if there is any nerve damage in the nervous system. So, to treat the paresthesia, it is vital that you include the magnesium-rich foods in your diet to replenish its deficiency in your body.
Some of the foodstuffs that are rich in magnesium are bananas, dark chocolate, soybeans, avocados, peanut butter, etc. You can also consume magnesium supplements as an alternative.
Marinating the proper amount of magnesium in the body will also ensure the proper circulation of blood in your body.
- Castor oil
Castor oil is one of the best alternatives for treating the uneasiness during paresthesia. For this natural remedy, you need to drench a cotton cloth in the castor oil removing the excess and wrap this cloth loosely around the affected area. Cover it using plastic wraps and place a heating pad on the area around 20 minutes and then remove the heating pad and keep the rest of the cloth and the plastic wrapped around the area overnight.
The castor oil is very efficient, and it penetrates the skin relieving the numbness or pain in the area. Moreover, it will also keep your nervous system balanced.
Apart from all the above treatments, you can also consume vitamin b in your diet to alleviate the discomforts of the paresthesia and to ensure the proper functioning of the nervous system.
Thus by using the above mentioned, natural alternatives will surely help to mitigate the numbness and pain caused in the paresthesia. However, if you are experiencing the pinched nerve symptoms more often, then it is suggested to see a doctor for a more particular procedure of treatment.
