Question

the medical term for an abnormal sensation such as burning or tingling is:
a tremor.
b paresthesia.
c seizure.
d syncope.

Explanation:

• Tremor: It refers to involuntary shaking or trembling of a body part, not an abnormal sensation like burning or tingling.
• Paresthesia: This is the medical term for abnormal sensations such as burning, tingling, numbness, etc.
• Seizure: It is a sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain, often causing changes in behavior, movements, or consciousness, not the described sensations.
• Syncope: Commonly known as fainting, it is a temporary loss of consciousness due to a lack of blood flow to the brain.

Answer:

B. paresthesia