Varies--new vs old: If you've had this since childhood or young adulthood, you may have a rare condition called hereditary sensitivity to compression neuropathy. More likely you may be suffering from an acquired, usually metabolic/nutritional condition such as diabetes. Other causes include thyroid disease & cancer. See your doctor if this is prominent.
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