Definition

By Mayo Clinic Staff

Numbness describes a loss of feeling in a part of the body. It also is often used to describe other changes in sensation, such as burning or a pins-and-needles feeling. Numbness can occur along a single nerve on one side of the body. Or numbness may occur on both sides of the body. Weakness, which is usually caused by other conditions, is often mistaken for numbness.

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May 04, 2023

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