What’s going on with the tingling and numbness in the calves?

The tingling and numbness of the calves can be caused by both physiological and disease factors. Physiological factors can be seen in long time walking, poor shoes, etc. Disease factors can be seen in lumbar intervertebral disc herniation, peripheral neuropathy, tumors and so on. 1. Physiological factors: calf numbness and numbness can be seen in a long time standing, walking, climbing stairs or standing up from a sitting position, there may be calf numbness, often can be relieved after rest. 2. Disease factors (1) Lumbar intervertebral disc herniation: patients with lower limb sensory abnormalities due to nerve root compression, irritation caused by the main manifestations of the affected side of the lower limbs of the lateral sensory numbness, cold, cold, sometimes ants, burning sensation. (2) Peripheral neuropathy: It is a disease in which the structure or function of the peripheral nervous system is damaged. It can cause gradual numbness, tingling or pain in the feet or hands, which can spread upward, causing burning pain, or sharp tingling sensation in the legs and arms. (3) Tumors: Growths and masses in the lower back, pelvis, or legs may press on blood vessels and nerves, causing pain and numbness in the legs. The causes of numbness and numbness in the calves are very complex, and it is necessary to combine the patient’s medical history and signs to improve the relevant examinations, to clarify the specific causes of the disease, so as to systematically treat under the guidance of the doctor.