Tingling
Tingling
Tingling (/ˈtɪŋɡlɪŋ/), also known as paresthesia, is a sensation that typically feels like pricking, tickling, or numbness of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect. It is more generally known as the feeling of "pins and needles" or of a limb "falling asleep".
Etymology
The term "tingling" comes from the Old English word "tinglian" which means to tingle or to feel a stinging sensation. The term "paresthesia" comes from the Greek words "para" (beside, near, abnormal) and "aisthesis" (sensation).
Causes
Tingling can be associated with a wide variety of conditions, including prolonged pressure on a nerve, vitamin or mineral deficiencies, multiple sclerosis, and stroke. It can also be a symptom of nerve damage (neuropathy) or other underlying medical conditions.
Related Terms
- Numbness: A lack of sensation in a part of the body.
- Pins and Needles: A tingling or pricking sensation felt in a part of the body, typically caused by the temporary compression or prolonged pressure on nerves.
- Neuropathy: Disease or dysfunction of one or more peripheral nerves, typically causing numbness or weakness.
- Multiple Sclerosis: A chronic, typically progressive disease involving damage to the sheaths of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.
- Stroke: A sudden disabling attack or loss of consciousness caused by an interruption in the flow of blood to the brain.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tingling
- Wikipedia's article - Tingling
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