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The sensation of paresthesia is described in a variety of terms. These include burning, tingling, numbness, skin crawling, itching and pins and needles. Paresthesia most often occurs in the arms, legs, hands and feet, but can also happen anywhere in the body.
Paresthesia can be short-lived and disappear quickly, such as when it occurs due to hyperventilation or from lying on the arm while asleep. Paresthesia can also can be chronic and ongoing over a longer period of time, such as when it is due to diabetes.
Because paresthesia is a symptom of another disease, condition or disorder, any unusual sensations that last more than a few minutes should be reported to a physician or other licensed health care provider....more about Paresthesia »
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Paresthesia includes the 3 symptoms listed below:
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The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Paresthesia. This signs and symptoms information for Paresthesia has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Paresthesia signs or Paresthesia symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Paresthesia may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Paresthesia symptoms.
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