The abnormal sensation of numbness and tingling
The name of the sensation of numbness and tingling is paresthesia.
Paresthesia, a tingling or numbness sensation in the body, can be caused by various factors such as nerve damage, poor circulation, pressure on nerves, vitamin deficiencies, and certain medical conditions like diabetes or multiple sclerosis.
Paresthesia is defined as an abnormal sensation of the body, such as numbness, tingling, or burning. Treatment of paresthesia depends on an accurate diagnosis of the underlying cause. For people with limbs that have fallen asleep, restoration of their circulation through exercising, stretching, or massaging the affected limb can rapidly dissipate the tingling and sensations of numbness
Numbness is a lack of sensation or feeling in a part of the body. It can be caused by nerve damage, a lack of blood flow, or neurological conditions. It often presents as a tingling or prickling sensation.
The pain or abnormal sensations in dysesthesias is often described as painful feelings of tingling, burning, or numbness. Dysesthesias can simply be described as a burning pain that is worse where touch sensation is poorest.
How numbness and tingling can be controlled or treated is completely dependent upon the cause or diagnosis. There are many reasons a patient may experience numbness or tingling.
Numbness and tingling are one of the early symptoms of MS. Numbness and tingling are a sensory symptom due to the nerves that are responsible for transmitting sensations not functioning properly.
I experience these symptoms in my right thumb and it was diagnosed as cervical brachial syndrome. I have had one of two discs worked on in my cervical spine. It can also make the arm in which hand you are experiencing your symptoms very painful. I hope this helps a little..
Stocking and glove neuropathy presents as the sensation of tightness, pins and needles, or tingling in the areas where an individual would wear a pair of gloves or stockings. Some patients suffer pain in addition to the stocking and glove sensation. The condition usually begins as loss of feeling and a tingling sensation and gradually worsens if left untreated.
Numbness is anaesthesia/anesthesia. Tingling is paraesthesia/paresthesia. (Spelling dependant on whether you are from the UK or America)
Symptoms to tarsal tunnel include a vague pain in the sole of the foot, numbness, tingling, burning or a sensation that may be similar to an electrical shock.