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Tactile hyperesthesia causes.
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many causes: This is an abnormal sensation. It is an increased sensitivity. This is due to nerve damage and there are multiple causes of nerve damage. In your age group the most common is environmental, secondary to diabetes, and secondary to alcohol abuse and dependence.
Answered 12/26/2019
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