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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Somatosensory disorder | |||
| synonyms = [[Sensory processing disorder]], [[Sensory integration dysfunction]] | |||
| field = [[Neurology]] | |||
| symptoms = Abnormal [[sensation]], [[numbness]], [[tingling]], [[pain]], [[temperature sensitivity]] | |||
| complications = [[Chronic pain]], [[anxiety]], [[depression]] | |||
| onset = Varies | |||
| duration = Chronic | |||
| causes = [[Nerve damage]], [[neurological disorders]], [[trauma]], [[genetic factors]] | |||
| risks = [[Diabetes]], [[multiple sclerosis]], [[stroke]], [[spinal cord injury]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Clinical assessment]], [[neurological examination]], [[electromyography]], [[nerve conduction study]] | |||
| differential = [[Peripheral neuropathy]], [[central pain syndrome]], [[fibromyalgia]] | |||
| treatment = [[Physical therapy]], [[occupational therapy]], [[medication]], [[cognitive behavioral therapy]] | |||
| medication = [[Antidepressants]], [[anticonvulsants]], [[pain relievers]] | |||
| frequency = Common | |||
}} | |||
'''Somatosensory disorder''' is a classification of [[neurological disorder]]s that involve the [[somatosensory system]]. This system is responsible for processing sensory information from the skin and internal body parts, which includes touch, temperature, body position, and pain. Disorders of the somatosensory system can result in a wide range of symptoms, including numbness, tingling, pain, and difficulty coordinating movements. | '''Somatosensory disorder''' is a classification of [[neurological disorder]]s that involve the [[somatosensory system]]. This system is responsible for processing sensory information from the skin and internal body parts, which includes touch, temperature, body position, and pain. Disorders of the somatosensory system can result in a wide range of symptoms, including numbness, tingling, pain, and difficulty coordinating movements. | ||
== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
Somatosensory disorders can be caused by a variety of factors, including [[injury]], [[disease]], and [[genetic disorder]]s. Some common causes include: | Somatosensory disorders can be caused by a variety of factors, including [[injury]], [[disease]], and [[genetic disorder]]s. Some common causes include: | ||
* [[Stroke]] | * [[Stroke]] | ||
* [[Multiple sclerosis]] | * [[Multiple sclerosis]] | ||
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* [[Carpal tunnel syndrome]] | * [[Carpal tunnel syndrome]] | ||
* [[Peripheral neuropathy]] | * [[Peripheral neuropathy]] | ||
== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
The symptoms of somatosensory disorders can vary widely depending on the specific disorder and the parts of the body affected. Some common symptoms include: | The symptoms of somatosensory disorders can vary widely depending on the specific disorder and the parts of the body affected. Some common symptoms include: | ||
* Numbness or tingling | * Numbness or tingling | ||
* Pain | * Pain | ||
* Difficulty coordinating movements | * Difficulty coordinating movements | ||
* Changes in sensitivity to temperature or touch | * Changes in sensitivity to temperature or touch | ||
== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||
Diagnosis of somatosensory disorders typically involves a thorough medical history and physical examination, as well as various tests to assess sensory function. These may include: | Diagnosis of somatosensory disorders typically involves a thorough medical history and physical examination, as well as various tests to assess sensory function. These may include: | ||
* [[Neurological examination]] | * [[Neurological examination]] | ||
* [[Electromyography]] | * [[Electromyography]] | ||
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* [[Magnetic resonance imaging|MRI]] | * [[Magnetic resonance imaging|MRI]] | ||
* [[Computed tomography|CT scan]] | * [[Computed tomography|CT scan]] | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Treatment for somatosensory disorders depends on the underlying cause and may involve a combination of medication, physical therapy, and sometimes surgery. Medications may include pain relievers, anti-inflammatory drugs, and medications to treat underlying conditions such as diabetes or multiple sclerosis. | Treatment for somatosensory disorders depends on the underlying cause and may involve a combination of medication, physical therapy, and sometimes surgery. Medications may include pain relievers, anti-inflammatory drugs, and medications to treat underlying conditions such as diabetes or multiple sclerosis. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Sensory processing disorder]] | * [[Sensory processing disorder]] | ||
* [[Neuropathy]] | * [[Neuropathy]] | ||
* [[Neurological disorder]] | * [[Neurological disorder]] | ||
* [[Pain management]] | * [[Pain management]] | ||
[[Category:Neurological disorders]] | [[Category:Neurological disorders]] | ||
[[Category:Sensory systems]] | [[Category:Sensory systems]] | ||
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{{Skin and subcutaneous tissue symptoms and signs}} | {{Skin and subcutaneous tissue symptoms and signs}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:34, 4 April 2025
| Somatosensory disorder | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Sensory processing disorder, Sensory integration dysfunction |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Abnormal sensation, numbness, tingling, pain, temperature sensitivity |
| Complications | Chronic pain, anxiety, depression |
| Onset | Varies |
| Duration | Chronic |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Nerve damage, neurological disorders, trauma, genetic factors |
| Risks | Diabetes, multiple sclerosis, stroke, spinal cord injury |
| Diagnosis | Clinical assessment, neurological examination, electromyography, nerve conduction study |
| Differential diagnosis | Peripheral neuropathy, central pain syndrome, fibromyalgia |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Physical therapy, occupational therapy, medication, cognitive behavioral therapy |
| Medication | Antidepressants, anticonvulsants, pain relievers |
| Prognosis | N/A |
| Frequency | Common |
| Deaths | N/A |
Somatosensory disorder is a classification of neurological disorders that involve the somatosensory system. This system is responsible for processing sensory information from the skin and internal body parts, which includes touch, temperature, body position, and pain. Disorders of the somatosensory system can result in a wide range of symptoms, including numbness, tingling, pain, and difficulty coordinating movements.
Causes[edit]
Somatosensory disorders can be caused by a variety of factors, including injury, disease, and genetic disorders. Some common causes include:
Symptoms[edit]
The symptoms of somatosensory disorders can vary widely depending on the specific disorder and the parts of the body affected. Some common symptoms include:
- Numbness or tingling
- Pain
- Difficulty coordinating movements
- Changes in sensitivity to temperature or touch
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of somatosensory disorders typically involves a thorough medical history and physical examination, as well as various tests to assess sensory function. These may include:
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for somatosensory disorders depends on the underlying cause and may involve a combination of medication, physical therapy, and sometimes surgery. Medications may include pain relievers, anti-inflammatory drugs, and medications to treat underlying conditions such as diabetes or multiple sclerosis.
See also[edit]
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