Complicated Terms For Minor Illnesses

Obdormition And Paresthesia

Obdormition refers to numbness in the arms and legs after sleeping in an awkward position. The Latin term ‘obdormire’ means to fall asleep. In other words, this is when a limb ‘goes to sleep.’ Paresthesia is commonly known as ‘pins and needles,’ and this sensation often occurs after sleeping in an awkward position (or sitting in an awkward position). The Greeks are responsible for this term: para means abnormal and aesthesia means sensation. Most individuals have experienced these feelings in their hands, legs, feet, or arms. Hitting the ‘funny bone,’ which is also called the ulnar nerve, is another way to experience this feeling. If paresthesia occurs chronically, it may be a sign of a more serious issue such as poor circulation or joint inflammation.

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