Paresthesia refers to an abnormal sensation of the skin, such as:

tingling

prickling

burning

numbness

These sensations occur without an external stimulus and are typically described by patients as “pins and needles.”

Clinical Context
Paresthesias often indicate compression or irritation of sensory nerves, whether peripheral or central.
In cervical myelopathy, for example, spinal cord compression can lead to paresthesias in the upper or lower limbs, depending on the level and extent of involvement.

Example Sentence (Case Report Style)
The patient described intermittent paresthesias in both hands, particularly involving the thumb and index finger, exacerbated by neck extension.