Numbness is usually linked with abnormal pain sensations such as pins and needles, burning sensations and prickling. All the above terms are come in a single term known as parethesias. Most people believe that the term numbness and paralysis are same and equal but actually the term numbness means to the loss of feel and sensation whereas the term paralysis means the loss of both the ability to move the particular area and the loss of feel. Abnormal sensations and numbness are the basis of nerve symptoms and it needs rapid professional medical advice.

 

 

As described to you that tingling, pins and needles, prickling and burning which are known as parethesias are the very common nerve symptoms which occur due to the nerve damage and especially due to the pinched nerve or nerve diseases. If the nerve damage or disease is continued then it may lead to numbness.
Parethesias can affect any part of your body but we all experience it often in our hands, feet, fingers etc.

 

 

The very common nerve symptom which is parethesias is observed due to very small and common reasons such as pressing on a nerve or due to lack in the blood flow in the particular part of the body. Most of the times the nerve symptoms are not devastating or life threatening but still you should seek professional help as soon as possible.
Pain can be a nerve symptom as well. The body uses the pain to tell the brain that something is wrong. That’s why doctors say that never ignore pain and any sort of pain at any place needs prompt professional medical advice.