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What Causes Random Tingling Sensation On The Ankles In A Diabetic Patient?
Question: I keep randomly getting tingling on my ankles. it comes and goes usually for like 10 seconds then goes away then comes back. Goes away for hours, comes back ect. it is not on my feet, just both of my ankles. it's like a buzzing on and off, not a full blown asleep feeling. I am 32 male. I don't have diabetes and my liver function tests and my routine blood work was fine. I don't have any pain there. Any ideas ?
Brief Answer:
it's paresthesia , needs investigations & expert's advise
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Welcome to healthcare magic. I have read & understood your concern.
The tingling in ankles you have is due to paresthesia..caused by -
-pressure on nerves caused in certain bodily position Like sitting with
crossed legs, standing for prolonged time in same posture, walking
with a particular style exerting pressure on affected body part.
- Obesity causing swelling on lower extremity/ hypothyroidism.
- neuropathy due to nerve injury / irritation of nerves by bony spurs ,
Fracture,
- Vitamin deficiencies ( B1, B6, B12,E , can cause it
- Habits of alcoholism,smoking
- Infections like AIDS or shingles,
- Diabetes can be detected with appearance of parasthesia.
- Migraine or seizures can cause them.
- Side effect of certain drugs/ exposure to heavy metals can cause it.
* So there are multiple conditions which can lead to your problem & extensive investigations after expert examination would exclude them one by one to arrive at the basic cause.
* Treatment is cause specific.
In this context, I would suggest primary consultation of a physician who would start with treatment himself OR send you to experts ( as per need endocrinologist, spinal or neurosurgeon )for management.
In short tingling though without pain, should be investigated well & taken care of in time to avoid further advancement of the condition.
I hope you found the answer informative &useful .Any follow up query is welcome.
I request to grade the answer, if you find it useful, before you close it.
Thanks.
it's paresthesia , needs investigations & expert's advise
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Welcome to healthcare magic. I have read & understood your concern.
The tingling in ankles you have is due to paresthesia..caused by -
-pressure on nerves caused in certain bodily position Like sitting with
crossed legs, standing for prolonged time in same posture, walking
with a particular style exerting pressure on affected body part.
- Obesity causing swelling on lower extremity/ hypothyroidism.
- neuropathy due to nerve injury / irritation of nerves by bony spurs ,
Fracture,
- Vitamin deficiencies ( B1, B6, B12,E , can cause it
- Habits of alcoholism,smoking
- Infections like AIDS or shingles,
- Diabetes can be detected with appearance of parasthesia.
- Migraine or seizures can cause them.
- Side effect of certain drugs/ exposure to heavy metals can cause it.
* So there are multiple conditions which can lead to your problem & extensive investigations after expert examination would exclude them one by one to arrive at the basic cause.
* Treatment is cause specific.
In this context, I would suggest primary consultation of a physician who would start with treatment himself OR send you to experts ( as per need endocrinologist, spinal or neurosurgeon )for management.
In short tingling though without pain, should be investigated well & taken care of in time to avoid further advancement of the condition.
I hope you found the answer informative &useful .Any follow up query is welcome.
I request to grade the answer, if you find it useful, before you close it.
Thanks.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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