# Tingling in hands and feet: causes and when to see a doctor

_Tingling in hands and feet: what it can be linked to, how urgent it is and what to do next. Kenya guidance from My Wellness Health._

Canonical: https://guides.mywellnesshealth.co.ke/symptoms/tingling-in-hands-and-feet

Author: My Wellness Health, Editorial team · Reviewed by: the My Wellness Health clinical team on 7 Oct 2026

Last updated: 7 Oct 2026 · Published by My Wellness Health — Preventive Healthcare & Care Navigation

> Pins and needles can be linked to diabetes, vitamin B12 deficiency, some medicines or pressure on a nerve. See a clinician if it is persistent, especially in both feet.

**Tingling in hands and feet: what to do**

| How urgent | What a clinician will check | How we help | Fee |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| See a clinician if it is persistent, especially in both feet. | A blood sugar test and blood tests for vitamins. | Hypertension and diabetes assessment | Hypertension and diabetes assessment, KES 200 |

## Tingling in hands and feet: common questions

**Q: What can cause tingling in hands and feet?**

A: Pins and needles can be linked to diabetes, vitamin B12 deficiency, some medicines or pressure on a nerve.

**Q: When should I see a doctor?**

A: See a clinician if it is persistent, especially in both feet.

**Q: What will the doctor check?**

A: A blood sugar test and blood tests for vitamins.

**Q: Is tingling in hands and feet serious?**

A: Usually not, but it is worth getting checked so a clinician can find the cause. Only an examination and tests can tell.

**Q: How can My Wellness Health help?**

A: My Wellness Health's hypertension and diabetes assessment (Hypertension and diabetes assessment, KES 200) looks at your symptoms, history and lifestyle and gives you a personalised risk report with clear next steps. A care navigator calls you back within 2 hours to help you book any screening you need at a facility that suits your budget and location. Assessment fees do not include tests or consultations at the facility.

This page is health information to help you understand risks and next steps. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace a consultation with a qualified clinician. My Wellness Health is not a diagnostic service: we help you understand your risk and connect you with the right screening and care. In an emergency, go to the nearest hospital or call 999 or 112. If you are thinking of harming yourself, call Befrienders Kenya on +254 722 178 177 or the Kenya Red Cross toll-free line 1199.

## Sources

- [My Wellness Health](https://www.mywellnesshealth.co.ke/)
- [World Health Organization, Diabetes fact sheet](https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/diabetes)
- [Ministry of Health Kenya, Protocols for Management of Selected NCDs at Primary Care (2025)](https://health.go.ke/sites/default/files/2025-07/FINAL_NCD%20protocols.pdf)

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