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What Can Cause Tingling Sensation In The Arms And Legs While Suffering From High Blood Pressure Levels?

I have a 21 year old son that has high blood pressure. He has been really stressed lately. the other night he said he could not walk or stand up, he could not see or talk and his legs and arms were tingling. He thought it was a panic attack. what do you think
Tue, 11 Sep 2018
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Hi,

High blood pressure does not cause a tingling sensation or numbness. Most probably it is due to severe anxiety or panic attack.

If symptoms persist, he can consult a physician and get evaluated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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What Can Cause Tingling Sensation In The Arms And Legs While Suffering From High Blood Pressure Levels?

Hi, High blood pressure does not cause a tingling sensation or numbness. Most probably it is due to severe anxiety or panic attack. If symptoms persist, he can consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician