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What does it mean paresthesias and hypethesia in bilateral lower extremeties, left greater than right?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Paresthesias=: ANY abnormal sensations...Hyepthesia means HEIGHTENED sensation ..eg pain , sensitivity to heat/cold Hope this helps! Dr Z

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Answered 11/28/2017

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