Q Why does my hand tingle in the night?
Tingling, or pins and needles, prickling or numbness on the skin happens when the blood supply to the nerves is temporarily cut off. This is usually when you sit or sleep in a way that puts pressure on that part of your body. It normally only lasts a few minutes, stopping when the weight is taken off the body part and the blood supply returns to the nerves. There are various medical