Somatosensory Disorders

Introduction: Somatosensory Disorders

Description of Somatosensory Disorders

Somatosensory Disorders: Disorders of sensory information received from superficial and deep regions of the body. The somatosensory system conveys neural impulses which pertain to proprioception, tactile sensation, thermal sensation, pressure sensation, and pain. PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; SPINAL CORD DISEASES; and BRAIN DISEASES may be associated with impaired or abnormal somatic sensation.
Source: MeSH 2007

Somatosensory Disorders: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Somatosensory Disorders:

• Somatosensory

Terms associated with Somatosensory Disorders:

Terms Similar to Somatosensory Disorders:

• Proprioceptive Disorders
• Thermal Sensation Disorders

Source - MeSH 2007

More specific terms for Somatosensory Disorders:

• Hyperalgesia
• Hyperesthesia
• Hypesthesia
• Paresthesia

Source - MeSH 2007

Broader terms for Somatosensory Disorders

• Sensation Disorders

Source - MeSH 2007

Hierarchical classifications of Somatosensory Disorders

The following list attempts to classify Somatosensory Disorders into categories where each line is subset of the next.

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Nervous System Diseases
  • Neurologic Manifestations
    • Sensation Disorders
      • Somatosensory Disorders

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
  • Signs and Symptoms
    • Neurologic Manifestations
      • Sensation Disorders
        • Somatosensory Disorders

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