Goose bumps in the legs: causes. Consultation of a neurologist

The phenomenon, when there are creeps in the legs, is called "goose-skin", since the surface has a similar appearance. This condition is due to fatigue, a violation of blood circulation, after taking a bath, a long stay in the cold and irritation of nerve endings. It can be chronic, associated with some disruption of the normal functioning of the body. In this case, urgent consultation of the neurologist is required.

Patient Complaints

Having come to see their therapist, patients begin to describe the following complaints:

• Goose bumps in the legs constantly move, sometimes even on the spine and on the head. Sometimes there is a feeling of cold in the limbs.
• The onset of tickling, which is more apparent just before bedtime.
• Shivers running along the legs begin to move to other parts of the body.
• From the ankle to the knee periodically appears "goosebumps".
• Murals are observed when the hand touches the surface of the legs.

Sometimes the sensation of creeps in the legs begins to seriously disturb. If a small rash starts tingling in the place where the limbs are numb, then perhaps in this case you just squeezed the capillaries. After releasing the legs in a few minutes, everything will return to normal.

To whom to address?

Sometimes the creeps in the legs are accompanied by numbness of the extremities. If you have constant complaints associated with frequent unpleasant sensations, for example, pricking, then until this discomfort has passed into any complicated disease, you should contact the doctor for help in establishing the cause. It is better to start with a visit to the therapist, who will establish a preliminary diagnosis and advise which specialists should be contacted.

What does goosebumy talk about?

Running creeps on your legs? The causes lie in the nervous and vascular systems of the body. Experts identify the most common reasons for the appearance of such a feeling:

• Inflammation of the sciatic nerve, which occurs due to complications of the osteochondrosis of the spine. In this situation, a neurologist can not do without the help of a neurologist.
• Intervertebral hernia, which is accompanied by numbness of the limbs. The patient at this time can feel how the creeps go on the legs and tingle at the fingertips.
• Elevated blood sugar levels negatively affect the state of the blood vessels. Diabetes is a very serious illness, which is not easy to cope with.
• An increased level of cholesterol in the blood, which is most often associated with an incorrect lifestyle. When a person consumes a lot of alcohol, fatty foods and leads a sedentary lifestyle, the condition of the walls of his vessels becomes much worse: they thicken, and therefore become less elastic.

In order not to start complications, you need a consultation of a neurologist.

Violation of blood circulation and loss of vascular elasticity is not so difficult if you do not follow the rules of healthy eating and lead a sedentary lifestyle. Smoking and drinking alcohol are common causes that cause creeps in the legs.

"Goosebumps" and tingling sensations during sleep

Not always this state signals a disease. An incorrect position of the body can cause a sensation of creeps on the legs and tingling. For example, a long position in the same position or a too low pillow during a sleep badly affects the cervical muscles, which causes swelling. Also, the uncomfortable position of the legs causes tingling and numbness due to the fact that you have squeezed the blood vessels, and the blood circulation has temporarily deteriorated. But still keep in mind that prolonged and not passing creeps in the legs and hands are a sign of the presence of thrombi in the arteries.

During pregnancy, swelling and goosebumpiness is a frequent occurrence. This is associated with hormonal changes and changes in metabolic processes in the body of a future mother. Specialists in this case give a woman recommendations on the consumption of products containing iron.

Osteochondrosis

Tingling, crawling and numbness in the legs are symptoms of the spinal osteochondrosis . They arise in connection with irritation of the nerves. The sensitivity of the legs decreases, dizziness occurs and pain in the lower back is possible. The neurologist appoints the patient a complex treatment with medications, gives directions to massage, physiotherapy exercises and warming up the damaged area of the spine. In severe cases, surgery is possible.

Consequences in the absence of treatment

If you ignore the signal about the violation of the nervous and vascular systems, which manifests itself in the form of goosebumps, then complications may appear:

• Thrombosis of the arteries.
• Venous insufficiency, which eventually changes into a chronic form.
• Atherosclerosis.
• Thromboangiitis.
• Varicose veins disease.
• Condensation and loss of vascular elasticity (usually with diabetes mellitus).

Treatment

Before appointing a treatment, the doctor must find out why goose bumps run along the legs. The reasons for their occurrence, as we have already said, can be different. After collecting all the tests and conducting a number of laboratory tests, the doctor prescribes the necessary drugs that are selected individually for each patient, and then sends them to a specialist of a narrow profile. Without consulting a neurologist, it is not recommended to begin self-treatment.

Home Therapy

In addition to inpatient monitoring, it is possible to carry out treatment at home. It is recommended to discuss this beforehand with your doctor before proceeding with procedures to eliminate all possible negative consequences.

Methods for treating goosebumps

• Saunas and baths are not only useful, but also nice. The main thing is regularity, and the effect will not take long. The vapor has a positive effect on the skin, significantly softening it, making the vessels more elastic, and purifying the body of toxic substances.
• Baths instead of baths. You can steam the skin and at home with the use of sea salt, peeling and herbal decoctions. After taking a bath it is desirable to apply body milk.
• Complex treatment is the guarantee of healthy skin and good blood vessels. In addition to peeling, use wraps. Especially beneficial effect will have a wrap from seaweed. Do not forget to moisten the skin with special means after each procedure and massage with the use of oils.

The earlier you perform the examination and find out the cause of the creeps in the legs, the faster you can get rid of them and prevent the emergence of complex diseases. Observing a diet, leading a healthy lifestyle and abandoning bad habits, you will accelerate recovery. Do not delay treatment for an indefinite period, as this can lead to disastrous consequences.