numbness

Loss of Sensation Meaning and Causes

Most of us consider the loss of sensation as numbness but this is only the loss of the sense of touch. Sensation includes the ability to perceive stimuli in the environment and can refer to any of the five senses – touch, taste, smell, hearing and vision. A loss of sensation can therefore also include the inability >> Read More ...

Pinched Nerve vs Bulging Disc Meaning

What is a pinched nerve? The term ‘pinched nerve‘ actually refers to any condition where compression of the nerve causes a range of sensory (‘feeling’) and motor (‘movement’) related symptoms in the affected area. While a pinched nerve if often believed to affect the spinal nerves only, >> Read More ...

Numbness and Tingling in Both Arms and Legs

Numbness and tingling are paresthesias. These are abnormal sensations or in the case of numbness, it is a lack of sensation. Both numbness and tingling can affect any part of the body. The limbs – arms (upper limbs) and legs (lower limbs) – are frequently affected with paresthesias like numbness and tingling. >> Read More ...