Paresthesia in limbs is caused by temporary nerve compression.
Paresthesia in the limbs frequently results from temporary or chronic nerve compression, as seen in conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome and entrapment neuropathies.
The retrieved literature consistently supports the clinical understanding that paresthesia and related sensory alterations in the limbs are commonly caused by nerve compression syndromes (such as carpal tunnel syndrome and thoracic outlet syndrome) or focal entrapment neuropathies. There are no papers refuting this physiological mechanism.
Ji-Yeong Kim, Byung-chul Son. Paresthesia and Pain in Both Arms when Shampooing One’s Hair: Symptoms of Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. 2023. https://doi.org/10.21129/nerve.2022.00220
Paper 0 discusses neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome where paresthesia and numbness in the limbs are triggered by brachial plexus compression.
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Yuba T, Dabbagh A, Sabouri AS. Peripheral Neuropathy: A Phenotype-Driven Review for Diagnosis and Management.. 2026. https://doi.org/10.31083/rn48384
Paper 3 outlines peripheral neuropathy classifications, explicitly including focal compressive and entrapment neuropathies as key pathological phenotypes.
Hurtado Bravo HA, Bravo Rodriguez LM. Isolated Left Peroneal Neuropathy Following Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: A Case Report.. 2026. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.103226
Paper 4 reports on lower extremity neuropathy caused by nerve compression during surgical positioning and procedures.
Tzanis EE, Syngouna S, Sakellariou E, Vlamis J. Postoperative Functional Recovery After Carpal Tunnel Release: A Narrative Review on Exercise-Based Rehabilitation.. 2026. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.103195
Paper 6 reviews carpal tunnel syndrome, noting that surgical decompression effectively alleviates compressive sensory symptoms such as paresthesia.
Woo SH, Choi BG, Woo SJ, Park KH. Current Surgical Trends in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.. 2026. https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2769-7554
Paper 7 identifies carpal tunnel syndrome as the most common compressive neuropathy of the upper extremity, presenting with sensory symptoms.
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