Hyperesthesia: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Hyperesthesia

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]

Hemochromatosis

Overview Hereditary hemochromatosis (he-moe-kroe-muh-TOE-sis) causes your body to absorb too much iron from the food you eat. Excess iron is stored in your organs, especially your liver, heart and pancreas. Too much iron can lead to life-threatening conditions, such as liver disease, heart problems and diabetes.[…] [mayoclinic.com]

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]

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]

Case Reports First Online: 01 April 1992 Abstract We describe a 9 1/2 year old girl who suffered from severe recurrent pain and functional limitation in her right leg with hyperesthesia [link.springer.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]

[…] 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.medscape.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]

Benzodiazepine Withdrawal

Symptoms resembling mania following withdrawal of diazepam in a mentally handicapped woman are described. The importance of considering benzodiazepine withdrawal in the assessment of acute behavioural disorders of the mentally handicapped is emphasized. Attention is also drawn to the paucity of research regarding[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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]

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

PURPOSE OF STUDY: Hypocalcemia after thyroidectomy is attributed to injury or ischemia to parathyroid glands. Transient hypocalcemia in thyroidectomy when parathyroids are preserved is not adequately explained. Release of calcitonin and hypoalbuminemia are two proposed reasons. Primary objective of this study was[…] [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]

Must report at least one symptom in three (clinical diagnostic criteria) or four (research diagnostic criteria) of the following categories: sensory: hyperesthesia or allodynia [orthobullets.com]

Lead Poisoning

To describe a series of patients with clinically significant lead poisoning. A case series of nine patients with lead poisoning who required inpatient management, identified through a Clinical Toxicology Service. Nine children presented with clinically significant lead poisoning. The median serum lead was 2.5 micro mol/L[…] [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 [profiles.umassmed.edu]

Ilioinguinal Nerve Entrapment

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

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

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]

Vulvitis

Skene described it in 1889 as a condition of "excessive sensitivity" and "hyperesthesia." Although recognized years ago, this condition remains poorly understood. [www1.cgmh.org.tw]

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]

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]

Vaginal Candidiasis

vulvodynia or analdynia, and hyperesthesia of the treatment site) or, in the case of rectal warts, painful defecation or fistulas. [web.archive.org]

Spinal Trauma

Four cases of acute hyperesthesia after spinal trauma are presented. An attempt is made to characterize the natural history of this syndrome. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Paralysis of leg muscles above and below the knee At T12 to L1 Paralysis below the knee Cauda equina Hyporeflexic or areflexic paresis of the lower extremities, usually pain and hyperesthesia [slideshare.net]

Arm fatigue and weakness, finger cramps, numbness, tingling, coldness of the hand, areas of hyperesthesia, muscle degeneration in the hand, a lump at the base of the neck, [chiro.org]

Sunburn

Zygomatic Fracture

Coronal flap plate fixation had the highest rate of perioperative complications (46 percent), with facial nerve injury (4 percent), hematoma (8 percent), and persistent hyperesthesia [journals.lww.com]

Although hyperesthesia along the distribution Anuj Kumar Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, K.L.E. [docksci.com]

Infraorbital nerve surgical decompression for chronic infraorbital nerve hyperesthesia. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg 2007;23:49-51. 7. [docksci.com]

Heelspur

Complications may include infection, skin edge necrosis, hypertrophic scar formation, sural neuritis or hyperesthesia along the scar. [podiatrytoday.com]

Sexually Transmitted Disease

vulvodynia or analdynia, and hyperesthesia of the treatment site) or, in the case of rectal warts, painful defecation or fistulas. [cdc.gov]

vulvodynia and hyperesthesia of the treatment site) or, in the case of anal warts, painful defecation or fistulas. [cdc.gov]

Ganglion Cyst

Normalization of widespread hyperesthesia and facilitated spatial summation of deep-tissue pain in knee osteoarthritis patients after knee replacement. [academic.oup.com]

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]

Neuropathy

The latter may include positive signs, such as hyperalgesia, allodynia, hyperesthesia, paresthesia (burning, pricking), or dysesthesia. [practicalpainmanagement.com]

Patients can experience stinging sensations or numbness (distal paresthesia and hyperesthesia) that initially affect the toes, sometimes the fingers, and that may extend proximally [haematologica.org]

Corneal epitheliopathy of dry eye induces hyperesthesia to mechanical air jet stimulation. Am J Ophthalmol. 2004 ;137(1): 109 – 15. [doi.org]

Trigeminal Nerve Lesion

A 27-year-old woman with bruxism suffered a spider bite (Loxosceles rufescens) on the left cheek that caused severe local cellulitis, facial palsy, and painful hyperesthesia [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The sensory defect is occasionally associated with hyperesthesia (i.e., the patient suffers a decrease in sensory perception, but when sensation is perceived, it may cause [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Secondary vs idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia Symptomatic or secondary trigeminal neuralgia is a more likely consideration than the idiopathic form when pain is associated with hyperesthesia [emedicine.medscape.com]

Biotin Deficiency

[…] or total alopecia Mild depression, which may progress to profound lassitude and, eventually, to somnolence Changes in mental status Generalized muscular pains (myalgias) Hyperesthesias [medicowesome.com]

Hyperesthesia and Paresthesia Infants who are experiencing biotin deficiency may suffer from a condition called hyperesthesia, where the stimulation of the sense organ experiences [fitday.com]

[…] develop, including: Mild depression, which may progress to profound lassitude and, eventually, to somnolence Changes in mental status Generalized muscular pains (myalgias) Hyperesthesias [bodybuildingforyou.com]

Gila Monster Bite

The patient's course was uneventful except for persistent hyperesthesia, which eventually abated. Two types of helodermatid bites produce distinct clinical pictures. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]