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My understanding is that it is hypersensitivity to touch or physical stimulation.
In horses it can be exhibited by extreme "girthy-ness", difficulty with being groomed, responding to touch by ear pinning, kicking, spooking or bolting, sensitivity under saddle to leg and weight aids (to the point of balking/rearing/bucking due to pressure). It can be caused by underlying illness or be behavioral in nature.
It is also seen in cats (don't know about other animals) and can be seen in self-mutilating behavior, running as if being chased, constant scratching and licking, dislike of being touched, lots of vocalization... This is (by my understanding) usually caused by underlying illness.
Not sure what other contexts this disorder exists in, or what you were interested in specifically, but I hope that this helps.
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The condition of excessive sensitivity to stimuli is known as?
hyperesthesia
What is hyperesthesia in lumbosacral region?
increased sensitivity to touch in the lower back
What is the medical term meaning increased sensation?
Hyperesthesia is the medical term meaning excess sensation.
Which syllable is the accented syllable in hyperesthesia?
Syncope is accented on the first syllable. A simple way of testing which syllable is accented is by saying the word aloud. Look for the syllable that you naturally emphasise more in your speech.
What is the medical terminology combining form meaning sensation or feeling?
Suffix is -esthesia (as in "anesthesia" meaning no or without sensation or feeling)I believe that would be -esthesia. Ex: hyperesthesia. Not to be confused with -algia, a variant of -algo, meaning pain.The Latin root sent means feel, the Late Latin sensat means feel, so sensat or senswould mean feeling or sensation.-esthesia is the medical terminology combining form meaning sensation. So anesthesia is the absence of sensation, and hyperesthesia is excessive sensation.-esthesia
Do cats hallucinate?
There is a syndrome called Feline Hyperesthesia, which is poorly understood but has been observed to involve sensory hallucinations for cats. So yes, they can. The Pathophysiology of hallucinations are such that it would be reasonable to assume that anything with a brain might experience false sensory stimuli, be it visual or otherwise.
How much vitamin A is healthy for a cat to have per day?
There are certain vitamins that are essential in a cats diet. Cats can build up a vitamin A excess which will cause the cat to exhibit muscle soreness and hyperesthesia. Your vet can tell you how much is too much. Avoid feeding your cat beef liver in which appreciable vitamin A is stored.
Why does your cat stalk and attack your dog?
If he/she is doing it to itself it may be a rash or irritation from a lotion or something you put on his/her back, or he/she may be stressed. It may also be feline hyperesthesia and if it is you should take him/her to the vet and ask them about it. OR he/she may just have an itch. If he/she is doing it to you she may be irritated with you, but more likely it is a sign of affection.
Why does your cat bite himself and go into spasms or seisures?
It's called "Feline Hyperesthesia" and it's a serious, chronic condition. One of our cats suffered from it for years. Basically, the cat goes into an episode that resembles epilepsy; it will be confused and in pain, and will often attack itself to try to make the pain stop. Over time the cat can damage itself quite badly; our cat kept attacking his tail, and it was solid scar tissue. Stress will make the episodes more frequent, and if a cat feels an episode coming on and starts panicking, this makes the episode worse. So one of the most effective treatments for this disorder is Prozac. (This disease has been known since at least Victorian cats, and at that time it was advised that "tail biters" be put to sleep; thank God for modern medicine.) On daily Prozac, our cat went from weekly episodes to monthly. It's also important to keep the cat's skin in good condition. Treat dry skin with topical sprays, feed them fish oil pills if they need the extra help with their coat, and never let them get fleas. For some reason skin problems make the hyperesthesia worse. In our cat's case, there was a cure. He had been attacking his tail for so long that he associated the disease with the tail. We had the tail amputated in hopes that he'd be more comfortable with the scar tissue gone - and to our surprise, the episodes stopped completely. It's been five months now, and though his skin will twitch occasionally, it doesn't become a hyperesthesia episode. We did some research, and while this doesn't work for every cat, it is the only thing that might offer a permanent cure.
What are the characteristics of the parasympathetic nervous system?
The parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) is the exact opposite of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS). It will usually stop, decrease, or slow down any kinds of action. For example, the SNS will increase the heart rate when you exercise, while the PNS will decrease the heart rate when you stop exercising.
What Scrabble words begin with the letter H ends with a?
ha, hila, hora, hoya, hula, hyla, henna, herma, holla, honda, hooka, hosta, huzza, hydra, hyena, hypha, hegira, hejira, hernia, hilloa, holloa, hoopla, hulloa, hutzpa, hydria, helluva, hemiola, hymenia, hypogea, hyponea, hypoxia, hemiolia, hospitia, hyphemia, hyponoia, hypopnea, hysteria, And some bonus words... hemelytra, hybridoma, hyperbola, hyperemia, hyperopia, hyperpnea, hypotonia, hypoxemia, hebephrenia, hydromedusa, hydrophobia, hydroxyurea, hymenoptera, hypermnesia, hypothermia, hyperkinesia, hyperlipemia, hyperpyrexia, hyperthermia, hypochondria, hypoglycemia, hyperesthesia, hyperglycemia, hypermetropia, hyperuricemia, hemoglobinuria, hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia
Did president Franklin D Roosevelt have a disability?
Yes, FDR was crippled for life due to catching a disease that resulted in polio that destroyed his nerves via spine resulting in inability to manage lower bodily functions(legs, as well as intestines etc.) Though, a more recent retrospective study favored a diagnoses of Guillain Barre syndrome instead.
