Which term describes an abnormal sensory finding such as tingling or pins and needles?

Which term describes an abnormal sensory finding such as tingling or pins and needles?

• A. Paresthesia
• B. Anesthesia
• C. Hyperesthesia
• D. Hypesthesia

Answer: (A)

Paresthesia is the term for abnormal sensory experiences such as tingling, pins and needles, or burning sensations that occur without an obvious external stimulus. It indicates something affecting sensation, often from nerve irritation or compression, nerve injury, or neuropathy, and it can be temporary or persistent. The other terms describe different sensory changes: anesthesia means a complete loss of sensation in an area, hyperesthesia means abnormally increased sensitivity to stimuli, and hypesthesia means diminished sensation. Since the question describes tingling or pins-and-needles, paresthesia is the accurate description.

Paresthesia is the term for abnormal sensory experiences such as tingling, pins and needles, or burning sensations that occur without an obvious external stimulus. It indicates something affecting sensation, often from nerve irritation or compression, nerve injury, or neuropathy, and it can be temporary or persistent.

The other terms describe different sensory changes: anesthesia means a complete loss of sensation in an area, hyperesthesia means abnormally increased sensitivity to stimuli, and hypesthesia means diminished sensation. Since the question describes tingling or pins-and-needles, paresthesia is the accurate description.