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I am only 16 and have no health conditions. i get an occasional tingling sensation in my heels. what could cause this? is it a concern?

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Should not be concer: If you are in good health and have had medical check ups with your pediatrician, than there should not be a concern.But if it persists and gets worse get it checked.

Answered 4/3/2014

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