Paresthesia is a medical condition characterized by an altered perception of sensitivity to different sensory stimuli (thermal, tactile, pain medications, vibrators) as the duration and location are the same.
The term "paresthesia" includes a subjective annoyance of consistent feel an elementary sensation (tingling, pricking, tickling, itching, pins and needles, etc.) in the absence of stimulation.
Usually the cause is to be found in the presence of alterations of various kinds ranging to interfere with the functioning of the nervous system (both central and peripheral).
What kind of diseases can be associated with paresthesia?
The following diseases may be associated with paresthesia:
- Acromegaly
- Anxiety
- Amyloidosis
- Cervical osteoarthritis
- Atherosclerosis
- Panic attack
- Headache
- Intermittent claudication
- Dyslipidemia
- Ebola
- Migraine
- Slipped disc
- Chilblains
- Shingles
- Ophthalmic herpes zoster
- Stroke
- Inflammation of the trigeminal nerve
- Paget's disease
- Diabetic Foot
- Polycythemia vera
- Poliomyelitis
- Anger
- Multiple sclerosis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Sjögren's syndrome
- Cancer of the salivary glands
- Trauma
- Burns
- Varicose veins
Remember that this is not an exhaustive list and it is highly recommended to consult your doctor, in case of symptom’s persistence
What is the therapy for breast with paresthesia?
The targeted therapy for paresthesia depends strictly from the identification of the cause which it is based.
When is most likely to contact your doctor in case of paresthesia?
In case of manifestation of paresthesia, it is always good to consult your doctor.
