Healthgrades Editorial Staff. Tingling in both feet can have a number of causes, including an injury, sitting in one position for a long period of time, or a circulation problem that impairs blood flow to the feet. Tingling in both feet can also be caused by nerve damage from extreme heat or cold or from toxic substances.
A lopped-off finger will still have a place on your hand for about 12 hours after amputation if not refrigerated, but a full limb like an arm or leg -- left at room temperature -- must be reattached within six to 12 hours, due to rapid death of muscle tissue.
Therefore, if your finger is cut off, surgeons may attempt to reattach the severed digit. Not all fingers should be reattached, but you should have an immediate evaluation to determine the appropriate treatment for your injury. First Aid for a Severed Finger. When a finger is cut off, the amputated portion of the digit should be wrapped in moist gauze. The finger should be kept moist, but not wet or submerged in water. Saline is ideal, but a moist, clean paper towel is the best most people will have around.