While their size and shape vary with location in the nervous system, most neurones contain the same parts: a cell body; a number of highly-branched outgrowths of the cell body called dendrites; a single, long nerve fibre (or axon) extending from the cell body; and branches at the end of the nerve fibre (axon terminals).
My doctor said that usually happens when blood pressure is high and you get that strange head sensation. But as I was reading some documents on net, I found out that it could also be some sort of a panic attack. You could try next time it happens to relax, try thinking on some peaceful place, and just calm down.
Quick Answer. The causes behind a tingling sensation in the head can be attributed to diabetes, peripheral artery disease, peripheral neuropathy, peripheral nerve trauma, peripheral nerve compression, a cold, compartment syndrome, a cerebrovascular accident, a head injury or a facial injury according to Right Diagnosis from HealthGrades.