A phenomenon when goosebumps occur in the legs,called "goose bumps" because the surface has a similar appearance. This condition happens due to fatigue, impaired blood circulation, after taking a bath, being in a cold for a long time and irritating nerve endings. It can be chronic, associated with some disruption of the normal functioning of the body. In this case, an urgent consultation with a neurologist is required.
Patient complaints
Arriving at the appointment with their general practitioner, patients begin to describe the following complaints:
- Goosebumps 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 appearance of tickling, which is more apparent immediately before bedtime.
- Goosebumps running down the legs begin to move to other parts of the body.
- From the ankle to the knee periodically appears "goose bumps".
- Goosebumps are observed when touching the surface of the feet.
Sometimes goosebumps start seriously.worry. If the small rash starts to tingle in the place where the limbs are numb, then perhaps in this case you just squeezed the capillaries. After the release of the legs in a few minutes everything will come back to normal.
Who to contact?
Sometimes goosebumps in the legs are accompanied by numbness.limbs. If you have constant complaints related to frequent unpleasant sensations, such as tingling, then until this discomfort has passed into any complex disease, you should consult a doctor for help to determine the cause. It is better to start with a visit to the therapist, who will establish a preliminary diagnosis and advise which specialists to contact.
What does goose-skin say?
Do you get goosebumps on your legs? The causes lie in the nervous and vascular systems of the body. Experts identify the most common reasons for the emergence of this feeling:
- Inflammation of the sciatic nerve, which occurs due to complications of osteochondrosis. In this situation, without the help of a neurologist can not do.
- Intervertebral hernia, which is accompanied by numbness of the limbs. A patient at this time may feel goosebumps running down his legs and tingles at his finger tips.
- Elevated blood sugar levels adversely affect the condition of the blood vessels. Diabetes is a very serious disease that is not easy to handle.
- Elevated blood cholesterol, whichmost often associated with abnormal lifestyle. When a person consumes a lot of alcohol, fatty foods and leads a sedentary lifestyle, the condition of the walls of his blood vessels becomes much worse: they thicken, and therefore become less elastic.
To avoid complications, you will need to consult a neurologist.
Нарушение кровообращения и потерю эластичности it is not so difficult to make blood vessels if you do not follow the rules of healthy eating and lead a sedentary lifestyle. Smoking and drinking alcohol are common causes of goosebumps in the legs.
"Goose bumps" and tingling while sleeping
This state does not always signal aboutsome kind of disease. Improper body position can cause tingling and tingling. For example, a long position in the same posture or a pillow too low during sleep has a bad effect on the neck muscles, which causes swelling. Also, the uncomfortable position of the legs causes tingling and numbness due to the fact that you have squeezed blood vessels and the blood circulation has deteriorated for a while. But still keep in mind that long and not passing goose bumps in the legs and arms are a sign of the presence of blood clots in the arteries.
During pregnancy, swelling and "goose bumps" -the phenomenon is not uncommon. This is due to hormonal adjustment and changes in metabolic processes in the body of the future mother. Specialists in this case, give a woman recommendations on the consumption of products containing iron.
Osteochondrosis
Tingling, goosebumps and numbness in the legs aresymptoms of spinal osteochondrosis. They occur due to irritation of the nerves. Sensitivity of the legs decreases, dizziness appears and back pain is possible. The neuropathologist prescribes the patient a comprehensive treatment with medicines, gives directions to massage, physical therapy 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 in the legs, then you may receive complications:
- Thrombosis of arteries.
- Venous insufficiency, which eventually becomes chronic.
- Atherosclerosis.
- Thromboangiitis.
- Varicose veins disease.
- Compaction and loss of elasticity of blood vessels (usually with diabetes).
Treatment
Before prescribing a treatment, the doctor must find outwhy running goosebumps on the legs. The causes of their occurrence, as we have said, can be different. After collecting all the tests and conducting a series of laboratory tests, the doctor prescribes the necessary drugs, which are selected individually for each patient, and then sends to a specialist. It is not recommended to begin self-treatment without consulting a neurologist.
Home therapy
Помимо стационарного наблюдения, можно проводить home treatment. It is recommended to discuss this beforehand with your doctor before proceeding with the procedures in order to eliminate all possible negative consequences.
Ways to treat "goose bumps"
- Saunas and baths are not only useful, but alsonicely. The main thing is regularity, and the effect will not take long. Steam has a positive effect on the skin, significantly softening it, making the vessels more elastic, and cleanses the body of toxic substances.
- Baths instead of baths. You can also steam your skin at home using sea salt, peeling and decoction of herbs. After taking the bath, it is desirable to apply body milk.
- Comprehensive treatment - a guarantee of healthy skin andgood vessels. In addition to peeling, use wraps. Especially beneficial effect will algae wrap. Do not forget, after each procedure, to moisturize the skin with special means and to do a massage using oils.
The earlier you do the survey and find outthe cause of crawling in the legs, the faster you can get rid of them and prevent the occurrence of complex diseases. Observing a diet, leading a healthy mobile lifestyle and giving up bad habits, you will speed recovery. No need to postpone treatment indefinitely, as this can lead to disastrous consequences.
