Dysesthesia

Dysesthesia is an abnormal, unpleasant sensation often described as burning, tingling, or electric shock–like.

Unlike normal pain, it can occur without any external stimulus, making it particularly distressing for patients. Dysesthesia is frequently associated with neuropathic pain conditions, including peripheral nerve injury and post-herpetic neuralgia. Understanding and recognizing dysesthesia helps clinicians select treatments such as anticonvulsants, antidepressants or PRF targeted at the affected nerves.