Dissociated sensory loss

Dissociated sensory loss is a neurological symptom characterized by the loss of sensation in a specific area of the body, while other areas remain unaffected. It is often caused by damage to the nerve pathways that transmit sensory information from the affected area. Symptoms typically include a lack of feeling in the affected area, such as numbness or tingling, and may be accompanied by a decrease in the ability to detect temperature, pressure, or vibration. In severe cases, the affected area may become completely insensitive to all forms of sensation. Dissociated sensory loss can be progressive, with symptoms worsening over time, or it may remain stable.