10 Causes of Paresthesia
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #2: Pressure-Induced Paresthesia
Pressure-induced paresthesia is perhaps the most common cause of paresthesia that is experienced by individuals of all ages. It is temporary, such as a feeling of pins and needles. It could also be described as a buzzing feeling in the affected part of the body.
It occurs when there is sustained pressure on a nerve. It usually occurs when one is sitting with their legs crossed for a prolonged duration. It also commonly happens when a person falls asleep with an arm crooked under the head. Once the pressure is relieved, the paresthesia eventually disappears.
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