Tingling and numbness can occur after exercise and should never be ignored. In fact, you should immediately consult your physician if you are experiencing this symptom. There can be a number of different types of tingling and numbness caused by exercising. However, your physician can help to design a medical treatment to battle the root cause of the tingling in your face.
Causes
When you exercise in very cold weather, you may suffer from tingling and numbness in your face because of the decreased blood flow. The decreased blood flow is the result of the cold weather and the inability of your blood to get to where it needs to go. This can also be a sign of frostbite, and this is much more serious and requires prompt medical assistance. In addition, if you suffer from high blood pressure, you can experience tingling and numbness on your face, hands, feet and legs, after exercising. Blood pressure naturally rises when we exercise and if you have a blood pressure problem that is unmanaged you may have severe symptoms like these. If your blood pressure becomes too high, this may put strain on your arteries and can lead to medical conditions like stroke and heart attacks. Diabetics can also suffer from tingling and numbness after exercise because of nerve damage caused by high blood sugar. The tingling and numbness can occur in your face, legs hands, feet and arms.
Identification
Seeing your physician immediately after you experience any numbness or tingling is critical for proper medical care. Your physician will do a complete medical exam and perform various tests to try to identify the root cause of your tingling and numbness. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, your physician may order a blood tests such as a complete blood count (CBC), thyroid function test, measure your vitamin levels, do a toxicology screen or even check your electrolyte level. Your physician may also need to perform diagnostic tests such as ultrasounds, angiograms, or x-rays to make a proper diagnosis.
Treatment
Once an identification of the cause of the tingling and numbness is made, your physician will discuss the best options for treatment. If you are suffering from diabetes, you can manage this disease through diet, exercise, and medication. Blood thinners may be prescribed if you have a heart condition or have suffered a stroke. If you have suffered frostbite, treatment may include surgical intervention or therapy. Your physician may treat your blood pressure problems with diet and lifestyle changes, and prescribed medications. Drexel University College of Medicine reports that in some cases your physician may be able to treat tingling and numbness with vitamin supplementation.
Warning
If the tingling and numbness worsens you may experience confusion, problems with sensation, inability to walk or your speech may be impaired. You should seek immediate medical assistance because it could indicate that you are suffering a stroke.
The University of Maryland Medical Center: Numbness and Tingling – Treatment http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/003206trt.htm
Drexel University College of Medicine; Numbness and tingling http://www.drexelmed.edu/Home/HealthEncyclopedia/Symptoms/Numbnessandtingling.aspx
