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Numbness: A Comprehensive Overview
Description
Numbness is a common symptom characterized by a loss of sensation or feeling in a specific body part. It can range from a mild tingling or prickling sensation to complete loss of sensation, often accompanied by weakness or paralysis. Numbness can affect any part of the body, including limbs, face, and genitals.
Associated Diseases
Numbness is associated with a wide range of underlying medical conditions, including:
- Neuropathy: Damage to nerves, caused by conditions such as diabetes, chemotherapy, and vitamin B12 deficiency.
- Stroke: Blockage of blood flow to the brain, leading to sudden numbness on one side of the body.
- Multiple Sclerosis: An autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system, causing numbness, weakness, and other neurological symptoms.
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Compression of the median nerve in the wrist, leading to numbness in the thumb, index, middle, and ring finger.
- Herniated Disc: A displaced spinal disc that puts pressure on nerves, causing numbness and pain.
- Fibromyalgia: A chronic pain condition characterized by widespread numbness, tenderness, and fatigue.
Did you Know ?
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), approximately 10% of the US population experiences numbness at some point in their lives.
