Hypoesthesia
Decreased ability to perceive touch.
What is Hypoesthesia?
Hypoesthesia is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Hypoesthesia that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Hypoesthesia
The following conditions have been associated with Hypoesthesia. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Autoimmune hypoparathyroidism
Autoimmune hypoparathyroidism is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Charcot-Marie-tooth disease, axonal, type 2JJ
Charcot-Marie-tooth disease, axonal, type 2JJ is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...
Familial Mediterranean fever
Familial Mediterranean fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Familial cerebral cavernous malformation
Familial cerebral cavernous malformation is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Full schwannomatosis
Full schwannomatosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Hereditary ATTR amyloidosis
Hereditary ATTR amyloidosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Herniated Disc
A disc in the spine that bulges or ruptures, pressing on nerves and causing pain, numbness, or weakness.
Sciatica
Pain radiating along the sciatic nerve, from the lower back down the leg, often due to a herniated disc.
Secondary hypoparathyroidism due to impaired parathormon secretion
Secondary hypoparathyroidism due to impaired parathormon secretion is a medical condition that may be associated with va...
Spinal Stenosis
Narrowing of the spaces within the spine that can compress nerves, causing back pain, numbness, and weakness in the legs...
Vasculitis
Inflammation of the blood vessels, which can affect any organ and cause a wide range of symptoms including fever, fatigu...
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Insufficient vitamin B12 can cause anemia and neurological symptoms including numbness, tingling, balance problems, and ...
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Hypoesthesia is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.