10 Paresthesia Symptoms
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Difficulty Walking
Chronic paresthesia in the legs or feet can make it difficult to walk. When paresthesia causes the limbs to feel numb, they lose the ability to feel pressure. This can cause clumsiness or a lack of coordination in the legs. Walking can also be impaired if the condition creates a stabbing pain in the legs or feet that causes discomfort when standing.
If the paresthesia becomes so severe that it impairs walking, medical attention should be sought.
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