Paresthesias:
Tingling, prickling, numbness or burning sensations
Introduction:
Abnormal nerve sensations such as pins-and-needles,
tingling, burning, prickling or similar feelings are
all known as "paresthesias".
They usually result from nerve damage due to pressure (such as a pinched nerve),
entrapment, or diseases.
Continued nerve damage can lead to numbness.
Paresthesias can affect various parts of the body.
Hands, fingers, and feet are common sites but all are possibilities.
Afflictions of specific nerves or
spinal nerves can also cause paresthesias in
particular skin areas of the body.
Parethesias with simple causes such as pressing on a nerve
are usually reversible.
Certain other nerve conditions such as peripheral neuropathy
(often from diabetes),
lupus complications,
Guillain-Barre syndrome,
or multiple sclerosis
are also possible causes of parethesias.
Because of the variety of possible causes,
any abnormal sensation needs prompt professional medical investigation.
Detailed cause information for symptom: Paresthesias:
Type 2 diabetes
... hand tingling, paresthesias, foot tingling
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Whiplash
... paresthesias
Conditions listing complications: Paresthesias:
The following list of conditions
have 'Paresthesias' or similar
listed as a complication in our database.
The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear,
and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
