Abnormal Sensations

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Paresthesia

-a burning or prickling sensation that is usually felt in the hands, arms, legs, or feet.

Hyperesthesia

-a condition of abnormal and excessive sensitivity to touch, pain, or other sensory stimuli.

Peripheral neuropathy

-a disorder of the peripheral nerves that carry information to and from the brain and spinal cord, producing pain, loss of sensation, and inability to control muscles.

Restless legs syndrome (RLS)

-a neurological disorder characterized by uncomfortable feelings in the legs, producing a strong urge to move them.

Causalgia

-persistent, severe, burning pain that usually follows an injury to a sensory nerve.


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