| Welcome to the OutUK series looking at gay men and their health brought to you in association with the NHS website. |
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| Each week we'll tackle a different topic in our A to Z of Gay Health. We'll have features and advice on everything from relationships, sexual health, mental and physical conditions and how to stay fit. You can follow any of links provided below for more information direct from the NHS website, or see this week's feature M: MRSA. |
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Pins And NeedlesEveryone can get pins and needles but see a GP if you keep getting it or it lasts a long time. What is pins and needles?Pins and needles feels like a pricking, tingling or numbness sensation. It happens when the blood supply to the nerves is cut off. This is usually when you sit or sleep on part of your body. It only lasts a few minutes. You often get pins and needles in your:
It usually stops when the weight is taken off the body part and your blood supply returns to the nerves. See a GP if:
Any treatment you might need for pins and needles will depend on the cause. Possible causes of pins and needlesThere are some possible medical causes of pins and needles. If you have other symptoms this might help to find the cause. But do not self-diagnose - see a GP if you're worried. Long-lasting pins and needles may also be caused by:
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| OutUK's A to Z of Gay Health continues and you can read this week's feature M: MRSA. We have covered many subjects in this series and you can catch up with all of our Previous A to Z Features. If you want to find out more about this particular topic you can visit the Original article on the NHS website. If you are worried by any aspect of your health make sure you go and see your doctor or book an appointment at your local clinic. | | |
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