Numbness or Abnormal Sensation
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Shohei Harase, MD (Neurology)

Dr. Harase spent his junior and senior high school years in Finland and the U.S. After graduating from the University of Washington (Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology), he worked for Apple Japan Inc. before entering the University of the Ryukyus School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital, where he received the Best Resident Award in 2016 and 2017. In 2021, he joined the Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, specializing in hyperacute stroke.

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About the symptom

Numbness describes a loss of sensation or feeling in a part of the body.

When to see a doctor

Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms

  • Peripheral cyanosis

  • Back pain

  • Numbness of lower limbs

  • Different degrees of numbness on each side

  • Recent weight loss

  • Unexplained weight loss of 5% or more in 1 month

  • Numbness / sensory disorder

  • Abnormal sensation (tingling, prickling)

  • Difficulty urinating

  • double vision

  • Involuntary movements

  • Low back pain

Possible causes

  • osteoporosis

    Osteoporosis is a disease that makes your bones weak and brittle, resulting in the bone to fracture easily even with minor trauma or stress (for instance, after a simple fall). It may be caused due to long-term low calcium intake, estrogen deficiencies in women, and an inactive lifestyle.

  • Diabetes mellitus (DM)

    A disease where blood sugar levels are abnormally high due to issues with insulin production or resistance. Often, there are no symptoms until the condition worsens, so regular screening is important.

  • Diabetic neuropathy

    Diabetic neuropathy is a kind of nerve damage that can happen in people with long-term diabetes. High blood sugar can harm nerves all over the body, mainly in the legs and feet.

  • Raynaud's disease
  • Low back pain
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Leg cramps
  • Lumbar spondylosis
  • Spasticity

Related serious diseases

  • Uremia / chronic renal failure

    Significant decrease in kidney function. Causes include repeated damage from infections, diabetes, high blood pressure, and autoimmunity (the body's immune system attacking itself).

Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom

  • Do you feel any numbness or change in sensation?

  • Is the numbness better or worse on one side of your body?

  • Do you feel the sensation on your skin has changed?

  • Do you feel off-balance, making it difficult for you to stand still?

  • Do you feel tingling without your skin being touched?

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Reviewed By:

Shohei Harase

Shohei Harase, MD (Neurology)

Dr. Harase spent his junior and senior high school years in Finland and the U.S. After graduating from the University of Washington (Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology), he worked for Apple Japan Inc. before entering the University of the Ryukyus School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital, where he received the Best Resident Award in 2016 and 2017. In 2021, he joined the Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, specializing in hyperacute stroke.

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