What is hyposthesia?!

Question: "Hyposthesia was noted in the distribution of L5 and S1 on the right side". Relating to manifestations of chronic pain.

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Answers: "Hyposthesia was noted in the distribution of L5 and S1 on the right side". Relating to manifestations of chronic pain.

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Hyposthesia is a lack of feeling or sensation from those nerves (in your case, it would affect any areas that are connected to L5 and S1 on your right side). If your spinal nerves are compressed /inhibited/deteriorating in any way, then you probably have pain and/or numbness.

Hypo = lowered, less, or lack of
Esthesia = feeling or sensation

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Decreased sensation to normal or painful skin stimulation.

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