One minute you’re engrossed in an activity. The next, your arm, hand, leg or foot is numb, tingling, burning or itching. This sensation, which many can relate to, is commonly called pins and needles.

Pins and needles are a relatively common phenomenon. This feeling of tingling and numbness is usually the result of pressure being applied to certain parts of the body. Article continues below ...

Most people tend to ignore pins and needles that cause a tingling sensation in the hands and feet. However, Dr Sudhir Kumar, senior consultant neurologist, Institute of Neurosciences, Hyderabad says ...

Have you ever felt a tingling, prickling or numb sensation in your arm or leg, almost like tiny pins and needles poking at your skin? This common and often harmless feeling, known as paraesthesia, ...