Problem
Paraesthesia
Other Names:
Uncomfortable tingling sensationsParaesthesias
Pins and needles
Nature:
Paresthesia is an abnormal sensation of the skin (tingling, pricking, chilling, burning, numbness) with no apparent physical cause. Paresthesia may be transient or chronic, and may have many possible underlying causes. Paresthesias are usually painless and can occur anywhere on the body, but most commonly occur in the arms and legs.
The most familiar kind of paresthesia is the sensation known as "pins and needles" after having a limb "fall asleep". A less well-known and uncommon paresthesia is formication, the sensation of insects crawling on the skin.
Broader Problems:
Ill-defined health conditionsSymptoms of sense organ diseasesSymptoms of nervous system diseases Values:
Discomfort Subject(s):
Medicine → SkinIndustry → Metal products
Psychology → Sensory
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems Date of last update
21.04.2000 – 00:00 CEST