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Paresthesia, also known as pins and needles, is an abnormal sensation of the skin (tingling, pricking, chilling, burning, numbness) with no apparent physical cause. [1] Paresthesia may be transient or chronic, and may have many possible underlying causes. [ 1 ]
Dysesthesia is distinct in that it can, but not necessarily, refer to spontaneous sensations in the absence of stimuli. In the case of an evoked dysesthetic sensation, such as by the touch of clothing, the sensation is characterized not simply by an exaggeration of the feeling, but rather by a completely inappropriate sensation such as burning.
A headache is a pain in the head, neck or face that is often described as a sensation of pressure that varies in location, frequency and severity, according to the National Institutes of Health.
Cephalic aura, a perception of movement of the head or inside the head [24] Abdominal aura, such as an epigastric rising sensation [25] Nausea [26] Numbness or tingling (paresthesia) [27] Weakness on one side of the body (hemiparesis) [28] Feelings of being separated from or floating above one's body (dissociation) [29]
Some of her patients describe a tingling sensation, and others say it’s just a generally weird feeling, she says. You might feel lightheaded, dizzy, or even experience a burning or melting ...
Medications that may cause sensations of head heaviness include antihistamines, muscle relaxers, antidepressants, and some anti-seizure drugs, pain medications, and beta blockers. Concussion
Formication is the sensation resembling that of small insects crawling on (or under) the skin, in the absence of actual insects. It is one specific form of a set of sensations known as paresthesias, which also include the more common prickling, tingling sensation known as pins and needles. Formication is a well-documented symptom which has ...
Symptoms will vary according to where the seizure occurs. When seizures occur in the frontal lobe, the patient may experience a wave-like sensation in the head. When seizures occur in the temporal lobe, a feeling of déjà vu may be experienced. When seizures are localized to the parietal lobe, a numbness or tingling may occur.