Tingling is indeed a common condition that occurs in many people and generally occurs in the foot area. The condition of tingling in the feet can occur if the feet experience pressure for a relatively long time so that the blood supply to the nerves in the legs becomes obstructed. There are many things that can cause tingling in the feet, from being in one position for too long, such as standing or sitting for too long, to wearing shoes that are too small.
Actually, pins and needles are not a serious health problem if they occur at a low frequency. However, if tingling occurs quite often and appears with other problems, such as pain and cramps, it's a good idea to get checked out immediately because the tingling you are experiencing could be a symptom of a more serious health problem.
One of the health problems that has initial symptoms of pins and needles is spinal stenosis , which is a narrowing of the space between the vertebrae that causes pressure on the nerves that run along the spine. The most common location for spinal stenosis is in the lower back or better known as the lumbar stenosis canal . Complaints that can be experienced by patients with lumbar canal stenosis are pain or a very disturbing feeling, such as tingling, in the lower back. Pain can also be felt in one of the legs due to walking long distances or standing for a long time.
In general, by resting or sitting for a while, these complaints can improve, but if you walk a little again or stand for a long time, then usually these complaints will reappear.
Diagnosis of canalis lumbar stenosis can be done by consulting the perceived disturbance to the doctor. During the consultation session, the doctor will ask about signs and symptoms, and discuss your medical history. Then, the doctor will carry out a physical examination, especially a nervous examination of motor and sensory strength. After that, the doctor will carry out further examinations, such as imaging tests to help determine the cause of the symptoms and signs that appear. These imaging tests include:
- X-ray photo
This X-ray is taken in the spinal area to see if there are any changes that have occurred in that part, such as a narrowing of the gap in the spinal canal.
- MRIs
This test can detect damage to the ligaments and bone cushions, the appearance of tumors, and show parts of the spinal cord that are under pressure.
- CT M yelogram
CT myelogram produces detailed cross-sectional images of the patient's body from various angles. A CT myelogram is performed after a dye (contrast) has been injected. The dye will show the condition of the spinal nerves, see deformities and bone bearings, and also see the presence of tumors in the spine.
After the diagnosis is made based on the results of the examination, the doctor will determine the appropriate action according to the location and severity of the symptoms and signs of stenosis that appear. One of the treatments for treating lumbar stenosis of the lumbar canal is caudal epidurolysis which is a minimally invasive procedure in an effort to free nerve compression from fibrotic tissue in patients with lumbar stenosing canal disorders.
This caudal epiduroyisis action is assisted by local anesthetics and corticosteroid-like drugs which are inserted into the epidural space to help relieve compression (pressure) on the pinched nerve sheath. This action will generally reduce or eliminate the patient's complaints. Caudal epidurolysis is performed with the help of an ultrasound device and a C-arm (a movable X-ray device) so as to minimize the discomfort felt by the patient due to the procedure.
If you get a diagnosis of lumbar stenosis canalis disease, you can get the best range of treatment at the EMC Pain Management Center . Don't wait for the disease to become more serious, get treatment from an EMC hospital doctor immediately so you can #LiveExcellently.