Abnormal Sensations
Ace your homework & exams now with Quizwiz!
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.
