What Causes Paraesthesia (Abnormal Nerve Sensation)?: Dr.Berg?

Paraesthesia is when your skin feels tingly, numb, or like it has pins and needles, just like when you sit on a chair for too long and then stand up suddenly.

Nerves are like wires that send messages between your brain and body. Sometimes, those wires get jammed or tangled, making your skin feel weird.

Imagine you're eating a big bag of chips, crunch, crunch, crunch. You don't notice it at first, but after a while, your hands start to feel tingly. That’s because your nerves were overworked from all that snacking!

Sometimes, blood flow gets blocked or slowed down, like when you cross your legs for too long. That can also cause paraesthesia, your skin feels numb, like it's been wrapped in a blanket.

Think of your nerves as little messengers on a bike ride. If the road is bumpy or there’s a detour, they might get confused and send mixed messages to your brain. That’s why you feel tingly or numb, it's just your nerves trying to deliver their message properly!