Numbness
Alternate Names : Loss of Sensation
What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?
When someone complains of numbness, the healthcare provider will need more information. For instance, he or she may ask:
what the person means by the term numbness. This term may be used to describe a total lack of ability to feel, decreased ability to feel, weakness, or even an altered sensation.
where the numbness is located
when the numbness started
whether the numbness is constant or only happens at certain times
what medications or drugs a person takes, if any
what other medical conditions a person has, if any
whether the numbness is associated with any other symptoms, such as weakness, burning sensation, weight loss, or nausea
whether the numbness has changed over time
whether there is any history of injury to the numb area
Other questions may also be asked. Any other symptoms should be reported.
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