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My 9-year-old child sometimes feels an electric-shock–like sensation and itching in the middle of the legs and feet during the day. What could be the reason?
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My 9-year-old child sometimes feels an electric-shock–like sensation and itching in the middle of the legs and feet during the day. What could be the reason?
Asked by Female, 44 · 14 days ago
In a 9‑year‑old child, occasional tingling or ‘shocking’ sensations with itching in the legs or feet are most often due to minor nerve irritation, muscle fatigue, growth‑related changes, dry skin or allergies, vitamin deficiencies (especially B vitamins), prolonged sitting, or tight footwear. These causes are usually harmless and temporary. However, if the sensations become frequent, painful, occur at night, or are associated with weakness, numbness, swelling, skin rash, or difficulty walking, they may point to a nerve, nutritional, or neurological problem. In such cases, the child should be evaluated by a paediatrician to determine the exact cause rather than assuming it is normal.
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Sometimes, an electric-shock–like sensation and itching in the legs and feet can be due to nerve irritation or mild nerve sensitivity.
🩺 Possible Causes
- Nerve irritation or mild neuropathy: This can cause tingling or electric sensations, sometimes linked to growth or minor nerve compression.
- Dry skin or eczema: Itching with tingling might be related to skin conditions.
- Vitamin deficiencies: Low levels of certain vitamins like B12 can cause nerve symptoms, though less common in children.
🩺 What You Can Do
- Keep the skin moisturized to reduce itching.
- Observe if symptoms worsen, spread, or are accompanied by weakness or pain.
- Ensure a balanced diet with adequate vitamins.
⚠️ When to See a Doctor
- If the sensations become frequent, severe, or affect walking.
- If there is weakness, numbness, or skin changes.
- For a thorough evaluation by a pediatric neurologist to rule out nerve or other causes.
Consult a pediatric neurologist for a detailed assessment and appropriate management.
Answered 15 days ago