What does it mean when you lose your sense of sensation?
What does it mean when you lose your sense of sensation?
A loss of sensation means that one or more senses are impaired. It can be partial or complete. For example dull or blurred vision is a partial loss whereas blindness is a complete loss of the sense of vision. Our senses provide vital information about our environment to allow us to function and avoid dangers.
When is loss of sensation a medical emergency?
If you experience sudden loss of sensation, it may be a sign of stroke. This is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment. Last medically reviewed on Oct
What happens to your body when your sensation is impaired?
If you have impaired sensation, you may not feel anything at all. Or you may feel unusual sensations, such as: Impaired sensation can lead to injury and balance problems. It can be a temporary occurrence that takes place after an injury or a chronic condition that results from diabetes or another illness.
Is it normal to have loss of touch sensation?
Hello, I have been experiencing waxing and waning bouts of whole body loss of touch (and pain) sensation. The worst bout lasted several days before I started to slowly feel normal. I had an MRI of my brain which was normal. I am not having any loss of temperature sensation or motor skills.
A loss of sensation means that one or more senses are impaired. It can be partial or complete. For example dull or blurred vision is a partial loss whereas blindness is a complete loss of the sense of vision. Our senses provide vital information about our environment to allow us to function and avoid dangers.
Hello, I have been experiencing waxing and waning bouts of whole body loss of touch (and pain) sensation. The worst bout lasted several days before I started to slowly feel normal. I had an MRI of my brain which was normal. I am not having any loss of temperature sensation or motor skills.
If you experience sudden loss of sensation, it may be a sign of stroke. This is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment. Last medically reviewed on October 3, 2019
Is the loss of sensation in the legs normal?
The worst bout lasted several days before I started to slowly feel normal. I had an MRI of my brain which was normal. I am not having any loss of temperature sensation or motor skills. It is worse in my legs, but has spanned as far as my forehead, face and even tongue.