Definition: Parasthesia is the feeling of tingling, pins and needles or numbness in an extremity. Parasthesia indicates an irritation of a nerve. It is a symptom of peripheral neuropathies.
Also Known As: Pins and needles.
Paresthesia - Pins and Needles
By Anne Asher, About.com Guide
Updated May 06, 2011
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