Which term describes abnormal sensations such as burning or tickling in response to touch?

Which term describes abnormal sensations such as burning or tickling in response to touch?

• A. Parathesia
• B. Hyperesthesia
• C. Anesthesia
• D. Dysesthesia

Answer: (A)

Dysesthesia is the term for an unpleasant abnormal sensation that is triggered by a stimulus such as touch, producing experiences like burning or tickling. This distinguishes it from paresthesia, which describes abnormal sensations (like tingling, pricking, or numbness) that may occur without a specific painful stimulus. Hyperesthesia means heightened sensitivity to touch, and anesthesia is the loss of sensation. So the sensation described—unpleasant, evoked by touch—fits dysesthesia.

Dysesthesia is the term for an unpleasant abnormal sensation that is triggered by a stimulus such as touch, producing experiences like burning or tickling. This distinguishes it from paresthesia, which describes abnormal sensations (like tingling, pricking, or numbness) that may occur without a specific painful stimulus. Hyperesthesia means heightened sensitivity to touch, and anesthesia is the loss of sensation. So the sensation described—unpleasant, evoked by touch—fits dysesthesia.