Symptom

Paresthesia

Abnormal cutaneous sensation characterized by tingling, pricking, “pins and needles,” or creeping dysesthesia, typically without an identifiable external stimulus. Commonly due to irritation, compression, or dysfunction of peripheral or central sensory nerve pathways, causing them to misfire. Possible temporary causes are nerve compression (posture), hyperventilation, direct trauma to the nerve, dehydration, and migraine. Possible chronic causes are diabetes, carpal tunnel syndrome, meralgia paresthetica, vitamin deficiency (B12, B6, E, niacin), multiple sclerosis, Guillain-Barré syndrome, and toxins (alcohol abuse, heavy metal exposure, chemotherapy).

Also known as: Paraesthesia, Numbness, Tingling

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