Hyperesthesia: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Hyperesthesia

Herpes Zoster Infection of the Chest Wall

We noted allodynia and hyperesthesia in these regions, and the left T5 dermatome revealed extreme sensitivity. [mdedge.com]

He complained of burning pain and hyperesthesia in the distribution of the bulge. [anesthesiology.pubs.asahq.org]

The pain was continuous, of moderate intensity, burning in nature, and associated with hyperesthesia. [ijdvl.com]

Lathyrism

A disease of humans and animals caused by eating legumes of the genus Lathyrus and characterized by spastic paralysis, hyperesthesia, and paresthesia. [yourdictionary.com]

ˈlæθəˌrɪzəm ; la t h ˈərizˌəm ) noun a painful, poisoned condition caused by the ingestion of certain peas (esp. genus Lathyrus ) and characterized by paralysis of the legs, hyperesthesia [collinsdictionary.com]

Hyperesthesia.. Paresthesia.. Angiolathyrism - causes sudden death.. Aneurisms.. [specialityclinic.com]

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy

Reflex sympathetic dystrophy is characterized by constant burning pain and hyperesthesia in an extremity. Lower extremities are usually affected. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

After arthrocentesis, dusky discoloration, edema, hyperesthesia, and decreased range of motion of the left knee and entire distal extremity were noted. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Typical symptoms of the disease are: Burning pain Edemas Hyperhidrosis Increased or decreased skin temperature Hyperesthesia Allodynia Restriction of movement Skin changes [flexikon.doccheck.com]

Herpes Zoster

This pattern is called zoster sine herpete (zoster without rash) and affected patients have severe pain of abrupt onset and hyperesthesia over a specific dermatome. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] known that, with previous varicella infection, the virus lies dormant in the dorsal root ganglia and, on reactivation, results in the commonly described sensory symptoms of hyperesthesia [hindawi.com]

Patients will typically experience 1-2 days of pain, itching, and hyperesthesia before the skin lesions are noticed.[3] [1] Etiology/Causes Herpes Zoster is caused by the [physio-pedia.com]

Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus

HENT exam showed no obvious rashes or lesions; however, the patient had mild hyperesthesia over his right forehead. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

It is the most frequent complication, observed in 9-45% of all cases. [4] Most people report a deep burning or aching pain, paresthesia, dysesthesia, hyperesthesia, or electric [emedicine.com]

[…] observed more frequently after cases of herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) and in instances of upper-body dermatomal involvement Less common postherpetic sequelae include hyperesthesia [emedicine.com]

Herpes Zoster Oticus

In the second patient, left-sided facial palsy was preceded by acute pharyngalgia and pain of the left ear with skin hyperesthesia and vesicles in the left external auditory [termedia.pl]

It is the most frequent complication, observed in 9-45% of all cases. [4] Most people report a deep burning or aching pain, paresthesia, dysesthesia, hyperesthesia, or electric [emedicine.medscape.com]

Hemochromatosis

Hemochromatosis is the abnormal accumulation of iron in parenchymal organs and the most common form of iron overload disease. It may be inherited or acquired. The patients suffering from hemochromatosis have the following clinical picture. The skin of these patients acquires a bronze pigmentation due to the[…] [symptoma.com]

Benzodiazepine Withdrawal

K. Rickels E. Schweizer F. García España G. Case N. DeMartinis D. Greenblatt Abstract Recent uncontrolled research suggested that trazodone and sodium valproate may be helpful in benzodiazepine (BZ) discontinuation. We therefore undertook a double-blind study to assess whether trazodone and valproate, as[…] [doi.org]

Intercostal Neuralgia

An osteoblastoma is a benign bone lesion most commonly affecting the spine; it is frequently found in the posterior elements of the vertebra. When an osteoblastoma originates in the spine, it usually causes dull and localised dorsal pain, but the period between symptom development and diagnosis can be long. MRI[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hypocalcemia

Although some experimental targets involved in calcium deposition are emerging, no intervention has been described to reliably reverse vascular calcification (VC). We report a case of severe VC regression in a parathyroidectomized patient on hemodialysis over 12-year follow-up, highlighting the use of calcium-free[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type II

The patient also demonstrated swelling and hyperesthesia of the left foot and ankle. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

According to the proposed criteria, the patient must report one symptom in 3 out of 4 of the following: sensory (hyperesthesia/allodynia), vasomotor (temperature asymmetry [academic.oup.com]

Patients with either form of CRPS also experience hyperesthesia, allodynia, and/or hyperalgesia. [practicalpainmanagement.com]

Ilioinguinal Nerve Entrapment

Second, a definite area of hypoesthesia or hyperesthesia should be identified in the region of supply of the iliohypogastric nerve. [bizwan.com]

Physical: Positive Carnett sign, allodynia and hyperesthesia on ipsilateral scrotal bag and penis root. [medigraphic.com]

Entrapment Compressive neuropathy caused by hypertrophied abdominal muscle results from intensive training Physical exam pain exacerbated by hyperextension of hip possible hyperesthesia [orthobullets.com]

Lead Poisoning

BACKGROUND: During May-June 2010, a childhood lead poisoning outbreak related to gold ore processing was confirmed in two villages in Zamfara State, Nigeria. During June-September of that year, villages with suspected or confirmed childhood lead poisoning continued to be identified in Zamfara State. OBJECTIVES: We[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Acrodynia

Clinical features include pain, swelling and pinkish discoloration of the fingers and toes, weakness in the extremities, extreme irritability, HYPERESTHESIA, and alterations [definitions.net]

Diabetic Pseudotabes

II - Dystrophic hyperesthesia, cold intolerance, decreased temperature, decreased hair growth, brittle nails, pale limb(s), cyanotic, demineralized bone Reflex Sympathetic [quizlet.com]

West not enthusiastic Amitryptiline 150 mg a day – hyperesthesia helped as also depression Gabapentin useful, costly, high doses [slideserve.com]

Dystrophy: Stages.. continued III - Atrophic decreased pain, hyperesthesia, smooth and glossy skin, muscle wasting, contractures Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy: Diagnosis H [quizlet.com]

Meralgia Paresthetica

The general examination revealed mild obesity; the neurological examination of both patients is normal except for pain, hypo- or hyperesthesia on the side of the quadriceps [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The cause of the condition is ischemia of the nerve caused by its entrapped position in the inguinal ligament. meralgia paresthetica Pain and hyperesthesia on the outer femoral [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Diagnosis The patient complains of sensory disturbance over the anterolateral aspect of the thigh (anesthesia, pain or hyperesthesia of anterior thigh). [osteofisioluciani.com]

Ischemic Peripheral Neuropathy

The most common asymmetric neurologic signs included hypalgesia (74%), toe weakness (64%), hyperesthesia (63%), and pallanesthesia (53%) in the distal leg. [neurology.org]

[…] of varying intensity. 1, 3 Neurological involvement in LV is rare, sparsely reported in the literature. 1, 4, 6, 7 Sensory symptoms, such as paresthesia or signs such as hyperesthesia [scielo.br]

Thallium Poisoning

[…] gastrointestinal disturbances, polyneuritis, encephalopathy, tachycardia, skin eruptions, stomatitis, atrophic changes of the skin, nail changes (Mee's lines), and skin hyperesthesia [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

This is characterized by reflex changes, hyperesthesias, and pain in the feet and lower legs. Weakness, gait disturbances, and ataxia may also develop. [cdc.gov]

[…] vomiting)) lasting for 1-4 days, followed within 1 week by development of one or more of the following neurological problems: signs of peripheral neuropathy (paresthesias, hyperesthesias [cdc.gov]

Phlegmonous Esophagitis

المحتويات Subacidity of the Gastric Juice 184 Gastric Hyperesthesia 192 Hypermotility 199 Morning Diarrhea 208 Cholera Infantum 215 Mucous Colitis 227 Dysentery 233 Carcinoma [books.google.com]

Channelopathy-Associated Congenital Insensitivity to Pain

Patients with CIPA lack pain sensation, but they may have tactile hyperesthesia [ 7 ]. [link.springer.com]

CIPA patients hardly feel pain, but have tactile hyperesthesia. Appropriate anesthesia is necessary for preventing the undue tactile sensation. [omicsonline.org]

Some patients with HSAN do have tactile hyperesthesia, and some may have partially preserved pain sensation 6 ; therefore, the use of volatile anesthetics in standard concentrations [anesthesiology.pubs.asahq.org]

Western Equine Encephalomyelitis

Signs : biphasic fever (38-41°C, 2 and 6 days), then general depression, dullness, anorexia, stiffness, ataxia, hyperesthesia, aggression, excitability, continuous chewing [vetstream.com]

Thus, horses with WNV may present with signs of spinal cord ataxia, hyperesthesia, and muscle fasiculations without cortical signs. [vetbook.org]

Within another day, the horse will experience generalized stiffness throughout his body as well as hyperesthesia---a hypersensitivity to sensory stimuli---which causes him [equusmagazine.com]

Eosinophilic Meningoencephalitis

Symptoms included headache, neck pain, visual disturbances, and hyperesthesias. Nine of the travelers required hospitalization. [medicinenet.com]

In contrast, hyperesthesia, the specific sign for angiostrongyliasis in adults, was not found in children. [parasitol.kr]

Hepatomegaly, N (%) 2 (10.5) 0 (0) 6th cranial nerve palsy, N (%) 5 (26.3) 3 (3.8) 7th cranial nerve palsy, N (%) 1 (5.3) 2 (2.5) Abnormal cerebellar signs, N (%) 2 (10.5) 0 (0) Hyperesthesia [parasitol.kr]

Visceral Pain

[…] from the site of irritation, following the lines of spinal segmentation on the skin rather than the course of peripheral nerves, and usually being associated with cutaneous hyperesthesia [jamanetwork.com]

Burning Feet Syndrome

Burning feet syndrome, also known as Grierson-Gopalan syndrome, is a medical condition that causes severe burning and aching of the feet, hyperesthesia, and vasomotor changes [en.wikipedia.org]

Angiostrongyliasis due to Parastrongylus Cantonensis

[…] there was no MRI showing a resolution of the spinal lesions, we believe that abnormalities resulted from an inflammatory reaction to A. cantonensis infection because the hyperesthesia [ajtmh.org]

Hedblom Syndrome

Herpes zoster/postherpetic neuralgia: once reactivated, burning with hyperesthesia presents, followed by a vesicular rash in 2 weeks. [now.aapmr.org]

The rash resolves and neuralgia may set in or resolve. 2 Postthoracotomy pain: a syndrome occurring after thoracotomy consisting of burning, hyperesthesia, and ache-like pain [now.aapmr.org]

Zoster Sine Herpete

He complained of burning pain and hyperesthesia in the distribution of the bulge. [pubs.asahq.org]

We noted allodynia and hyperesthesia in these regions, and the left T5 dermatome revealed extreme sensitivity. [mdedge.com]

Hyperesthesia was noted in the left T10 distribution. The sensory examination was otherwise normal. [anesthesiology.pubs.asahq.org]

Myofibrillar Myopathy Type 5

In a German filaminopathy cohort, a muscle biopsy of a patient with hyperesthesia indicated neurogenic changes although nerve conduction velocities were normal [4]. [bmcneurol.biomedcentral.com]

Aragallus Lamberti

الصفحة 806 - Produces a marked hyperesthesia of all the senses, and a tendency to clonic spasms. [books.google.com]

Seite 806 - Produces a marked hyperesthesia of all the senses, and a tendency to clonic spasms. [books.google.de]

Pagina 806 - Produces a marked hyperesthesia of all the senses, and a tendency to clonic spasms. [books.google.ro]

Elastoderma

[…] have these symptoms Papule 0200034 Premature skin wrinkling 0100678 Skin nodule Growth of abnormal tissue on or under the skin 0200036 30%-79% of people have these symptoms Hyperesthesia [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]