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What Causes Pricking Pain In The Right Foot?

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Posted on Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Question: I've been having pins and needles in my right
foot for about an hour now. I can't think of anything that's caused this, other than sitting in awkward positions today. is this a cause for concern, I.E: stroke?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Nothing worrisome.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
There is no chances of stroke,these are due to nerve compression might be due to position or long sitting,so do not worry.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (12 minutes later)
Thank you. I thought that perhaps Ritalin may have been a culprit; but not a doc! Any future questions will be sent via the above mentioned link to yourself. May you please look over my GTT test results to see if I have reactive hypoglycemia. My doctor thinks that the BSL drop coincides with my symptoms, and the sudden drop.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Please upload the reports.

Detailed Answer:
Please attach the GTT report for proper evaluation. You can upload the report n the box provided on the right hand side of this query page.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (6 minutes later)
here mate.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Can be reactive hypoglycaemia.

Detailed Answer:
Sudden drop in glucose levels at 150 minutes can be related to reactive hypoglycaemia. it can aggravate the symptoms like sweating fainting or pins and needles sensations.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (6 hours later)
Thank you. an endocrinologist said it's important to run another couple of tests, simultaneously, and when symptomatic; just to
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
You are welcome.

Detailed Answer:
You're welcome

Yes, do go with your Endocrinologist's advice and go for regular follow up.

Regards.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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What Causes Pricking Pain In The Right Foot?

Brief Answer: Nothing worrisome. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query. There is no chances of stroke,these are due to nerve compression might be due to position or long sitting,so do not worry. I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Praveen Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal