NHS warning over numbness, weakness or pins and needles

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A "pins and needles" sensation could be more than just an annoyance, the NHS has warned. In fact, it may signal a potentially serious condition that needs urgent attention . ‌

While many people associate muscle problems with stiffness or soreness, experts have stressed that unusual sensations combined with muscle pain should never be ignored, especially when that pain becomes intense or feels “like a burning pain or a deep ache.” ‌

According to the NHS , these symptoms, particularly if movement makes the pain worse, may point to compartment syndrome, a condition in which pressure builds up inside a muscle . ‌

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It explained: "Compartment syndrome is an increase in pressure inside a muscle, which restricts blood flow and causes pain. If