Paresthesia
Abnormal sensations such as tingling, pricking, or numbness of the skin with no apparent physical cause.
Also called: Paresthesias, Pins and needles feeling, Tingling.
Conditions associated with paresthesia
The following conditions have been associated with paresthesia in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
Acromegaly
Acromegaly is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Acute transverse myelitis
Acute transverse myelitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Adiposis dolorosa
Adiposis dolorosa is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Adrenocortical carcinoma with pure aldosterone hypersecretion
Adrenocortical carcinoma with pure aldosterone hypersecretion is a medical condition that may be associated wi...
African trypanosomiasis
African trypanosomiasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Alpha-N-acetylgalactosaminidase deficiency type 1
Alpha-N-acetylgalactosaminidase deficiency type 1 is a medical condition that may be associated with various s...
Angiostrongyliasis
Angiostrongyliasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Arachnoid cyst
Arachnoid cyst is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Arachnoiditis
Arachnoiditis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Autoimmune hypoparathyroidism
Autoimmune hypoparathyroidism is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2A2
Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2A2 is a medical condition that may be associated with var...
Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2Y
Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2Y is a medical condition that may be associated with vari...
Autosomal dominant hypocalcemia
Autosomal dominant hypocalcemia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Autosomal recessive progressive external ophthalmoplegia
Autosomal recessive progressive external ophthalmoplegia is a medical condition that may be associated with va...
Bartter disease type 1
Bartter disease type 1 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Bartter disease type 2
Any Bartter syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the KCNJ1 gene....
Behçet disease
Behçet disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Bronchogenic cyst
Bronchogenic cyst is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1F
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1F is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4B2
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4B2 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and s...
Chiari malformation type I
Arnold-Chiari malformation type I is a central nervous system malformation characterized by caudal displacemen...
Chikungunya
Chikungunya is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Cronkhite-Canada syndrome
Cronkhite-Canada syndrome (CCS) is a rare gastrointestinal (GI) polyposis syndrome characterized by the associ...
Essential thrombocythemia
Essential thrombocythemia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Fabry disease
Fabry disease (FD) is a progressive, inherited, multisystemic lysosomal storage disease characterized by speci...
Familial cerebral cavernous malformation
Familial cerebral cavernous malformation is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms a...
Familial colorectal cancer Type X
Familial colorectal cancer Type X is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sign...
Familial focal epilepsy with variable foci
Familial focal epilepsy with variable foci is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms...
Familial or sporadic hemiplegic migraine
Familial or sporadic hemiplegic migraine is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms a...
Familial thrombocytosis
Familial thrombocytosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Full schwannomatosis
Full schwannomatosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Gitelman syndrome
Gitelman syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Gitelman syndrome
Gitelman syndrome (GS), also referred to as familial hypokalemia-hypomagnesemia, is characterized by hypokalem...
Hereditary angioedema type 1
Hereditary angioedema type 1 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Hereditary angioedema with C1Inh deficiency
Hereditary angioedema with C1Inh deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptom...
Herniated Disc
A disc in the spine that bulges or ruptures, pressing on nerves and causing pain, numbness, or weakness....
Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sig...
Hypoparathyroidism
Underactivity of the parathyroid glands causing low blood calcium, which can cause tingling, muscle cramps, an...
Idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome
Idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and ...
Insulinoma
Insulinoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Tests providers may use to investigate paresthesia
When investigating paresthesia, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
Autoimmune Disorder Panel
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CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Calcium
Measures calcium levels to evaluate bone, kidney, and parathyroid health....
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Folate
Measures folate levels to help evaluate anemia and pregnancy health....
Folic Acid Lab Test - B12 Deficiency Test
This test is used to measure vitamin B12 & folic acid levels. Vitamin B12 & Folic Acid (Folate) both play key ...
Growth Hormone Level Test
This blood test measures levels of Growth Hormon (GH, human growth hormone). It is used to determine growth ho...
Homocysteine Levels Test
The homocysteine blood test is used to help determine heart disease, heart attack or stroke risks. If also can...
Magnesium
Measures magnesium levels, important for nerve and muscle function....
Parathyroid Hormone Pth Test
This blood test is used to measure levels of PTH to help diagnosis parathyroid disease and other diseases that...
Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Measures inflammation by timing how fast red blood cells settle....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside paresthesia
Balance Problems
Difficulty with balance or coordination, which can be related to inner ear, neurological, or musculoskeletal c...
Dizziness
A feeling of lightheadedness, unsteadiness, or faintness, which can be caused by many conditions....
Excessive Sweating
Sweating more than is needed to regulate body temperature, which can accompany fever, anxiety, hypoglycemia, o...
Fear of Dying
Intense fear of dying or losing control during a panic attack....
Leg Pain
Pain in the legs, which can be caused by muscle, bone, nerve, or circulation problems....
Pale Skin
Unusually light or pale skin that can be a sign of anemia, reduced blood flow, or low blood pressure....
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if paresthesia is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom paresthesia mean?
Paresthesia is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. Abnormal sensations such as tingling, pricking, or numbness of the skin with no apparent physical cause.
Which conditions are associated with paresthesia?
Paresthesia has been reported in association with 77 conditions in the medical literature we index, including Acromegaly, Acute transverse myelitis, Adiposis dolorosa, Adrenocortical carcinoma with pure aldosterone hypersecretion, African trypanosomiasis. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about paresthesia?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.