6 Symptoms Of Paresthesia You Should Know

By Shubhi Kumar
10 Mar 2025, 13:00 IST

Paresthesia refers to the sensation of tingling, prickling, or numbness in the skin. This sensation can occur in various body parts and is often temporary. Tap to read its symptoms!

Tingling or

A common sensation felt by people when a particular part of the body “ falls asleep” and gets a tingling˳or ''pins and needles''˳feeling.

Numbness

Complete loss of feeling in one area of the body usually comes with difficulty in moving the affected body part or feeling that part is lost.

Burning Sensation

Some people may have a hot or burning feeling that can be more pronounced in some conditions like nerve damage.

Prickling or Crawling Sensation

The sensation that some creature is crawling over the skin. It can be related to nerve issues or circulation problems.

Weakness

In some cases of paresthesia, the area may be felt weak or perform tasks that were previously normal uneasily, particularly when any nerve is involved.

Swelling or Puffiness

Sometimes paresthesia may come with some puffiness issues, especially when the complete process is related to circulation problems or injury.

Information credit

This information is sourced from WebMD. However, it is advisable to consult a healthcare professional if you experience any of the above symptoms.