Numbness describes a loss of sensation or feeling in a part of your body. It is often also used to describe other changes in sensation, such as burning or a pins-and-needles feeling. Numbness can occur along a single nerve on one side of the body, or it may occur symmetrically, on both sides of the body.
How do you know if your numb?
What does numbness of limbs feel like?
- a burning sensation.
- loss of sensitivity.
- pain due to contact with usually non-harmful stimuli.
- unusual sensations, including tingling.
What are the signs and symptoms of numbness?
Numbness is a loss of feeling or sensation in an area of the body. It can be complete or partial. It is usually a sign of a problem with nerves in the body, although it is a common symptom of many different medical conditions.
