Symptom

Numbness

Temporary pressure for an extended period on an area (such as sitting or standing) can result in a numbing or tingling sensation. Pressure on nerves through injury or as a result of a growth or tumour can also cause these symptoms.

Other medical conditions that might cause numbness include:

Related conditions

Acoustic neuroma

An acoustic neuroma is a benign (non-cancerous) tumour that grows on your acoustic nerve (vestibulocochlear nerve).

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome happens when the nerve that crosses the front of your wrist (the median nerve) is trapped causing pain, numbness, tingling and weakness in the hand and arm.

Connective tissue disease

Connective tissue diseases usually present as a weakness or inflammation of the tissues. Many include an autoimmune reaction meaning your body’s normal defence system triggers an attack on the cells, tissues or joints causing pain and inflammation.

Limb Ischaemia

Ischaemia occurs when plaque (a fatty deposit) builds up on your artery walls causing a restriction in the flow of blood and oxygen to tissues. Limb ischaemia most commonly affects the legs and feet. It is a severe form of peripheral arterial disease but can also occur due to a blood clot (deep vein thrombosis).

Morton's neuroma

Morton’s neuroma is an irritation of the nerve between your third and fourth toes.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Myelopathy

Myelopathy is a condition where the spinal cord becomes narrow or compressed. Often myelopathy is caused by degenerative changes such as stenosis, herniated disc or spinal injury.

Neurological Foot and Ankle Disorders

Paresthesia

Paresthesia is a burning, itching, numbing or prickling sensation in any part of your body.

Peripheral Arterial Disease

Peripheral nerve compression

You have two nervous systems in your body. Your central nervous system (CNS) includes your brain and spinal cord. Your peripheral nervous system includes all nerves outside these areas.

Raynaud's syndrome

Spinal aneurysms

Our experienced consultants can diagnose and treat spinal aneurysms in a hospital near you.

Spinal injury

Our experienced consultants can diagnose and treat spinal injuries in a hospital near you.

Spinal stenosis

Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal.

Stroke

A stroke is a serious medical emergency that is caused when a blood vessel supplying blood and oxygen to your brain becomes blocked or ruptures.

Thoracic outlet syndrome

Thoracic outlet syndrome is caused by pressure between your collar bone and first rib

Ulnar nerve entrapment

Ulnar nerve entrapment is caused when the surrounding tunnel between the forearm muscles becomes too tight.

Vasculitis

Vasculitis is a condition that causes your blood vessels (veins) to become inflamed – often restricting blood flow to tissues and organs.