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Suggest Treatment For Pins And Needles On Hands And Legs

My daugher is getting pins and needles on her hands and legs . She says quite few times a day and she says it happens more frequently. I started to worry about this. She is 12 years old and I haven t seen a doctor for this . Why it happens? I don t think it is normal as she gets it frequently. Pls explain . Thanks.
Mon, 4 May 2015
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Pediatrician, Nephrology 's  Response
Hi, based on your query it happens mostly due to temporary decrease in blood supply to the nerves supplying that area.Mostly, it happens due to a condition called Reynaud phenomenon due to pressure over that areas.Please identify and relieve any stressor resulting in this and still persists, visit a nearby consultant
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Suggest Treatment For Pins And Needles On Hands And Legs

Hi, based on your query it happens mostly due to temporary decrease in blood supply to the nerves supplying that area.Mostly, it happens due to a condition called Reynaud phenomenon due to pressure over that areas.Please identify and relieve any stressor resulting in this and still persists, visit a nearby consultant