In neurology, hyperesthesia is defined as hypersensitivity to tactile stimuli, while in psychology, it refers to a state of generally and pathologically increased excitability.
Most common diseases
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
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]
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]
Hyperesthetic Thalamic Pain Syndrome
Hyperesthesia Symptoms As aforementioned, in cutaneous hyperesthesia, the skin reacts overtly to any type of stimuli causing an increase in pain and tenderness. [patienthelp.org]
Current Knowledge The most common cause of hyperesthesia is peripheral neuropathy, such as might occur with diabetes or chronic alcohol abuse. [link.springer.com]
Description of a case of bleeding in the nucleus externus thalami optici and in the pulvinar, whose essential symptom consisted in hyperesthesia and terrible pains in the [assets.cambridge.org]
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]
Benzodiazepine Withdrawal
A case of mania following abrupt benzodiazepine withdrawal in an 83-year-old woman is described. It is argued that the withdrawal state acted as a significant life event in precipitating the manic episode. [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]