Published on: 6/20/2025
What conditions could cause simultaneous tingling in both hands and feet?
Tingling in both hands and feet could be due to peripheral neuropathy, which is often caused by diabetes, vitamin deficiencies, or alcohol use.
Explanation
Tingling in both hands and feet, known as peripheral neuropathy, can happen for a few reasons. Peripheral neuropathy means the nerves outside your brain and spinal cord are not working right. This can cause tingling, numbness, or pain.
Here are some common causes:
- Diabetes: High blood sugar can damage nerves over time.
- Vitamin Deficiencies: Not having enough vitamins like B12 can hurt your nerves.
- Alcohol Use: Drinking too much alcohol can also damage nerves.
- Other Causes: Some medicines, infections, or even cancer treatments can cause nerve problems.
If you are feeling this tingling, it is important to talk to a doctor to find out why it is happening and what can be done to help.
(References)
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- Castelli G, Desai KM, & Cantone RE. (2020). Peripheral Neuropathy: Evaluation and Differential Diagnosis. American family physician, 33320513.
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