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Health - Senses - Touch and Sensation
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Numbness and Tingling - Overview - "Tingling is an indication of damage or irritation to the nerves in that area. Unlike numbness, tingling suggests the nerve is not completely dead or severed, just injured or experiencing pressure."

ASCRS:Patient Brochure - Pruritus-Ani - "Itching around the anal area, called pruritus ani, is a common condition. An irresistible urge to scratch results. It may be most noticeable and bothersome at night or after bowel movements."

Pruritus Ani Itchy Butt - "Pruritus ani is a chronic itching of the skin around the anus. The skin of the perirectal area is exposed to irritating digestive products in the stool; this may lead to an itchy rash, especially when stools are frequent. Often the rash is worsened by vigorous use of toilet tissue or scrubbing with soap and water." Summary of causes and treatment.

Postgraduate Meditine: Patient Notes: Itching - Basic information on causes and treatments.

Pruritus - Medical overview from the Canadian Encyclopedia of Dermatology.

Pruritus - "Pruritus is an itching sensation that triggers the desire to scratch. It is a distressing symptom that can cause discomfort." Risk factors and treatment from the National Cancer Institute.

Mayday UPPP - Provides awareness and information about the treatment of pain. Annotated links to related sites.

Partners Against Pain - "Information, tools, and services for patients and professionals."

Pain.com - Extensive information about pain and its treatment.

Pediatric Pain - Science Helping Children - Professional, research, and self help resources in the field of pain in infants, children, and adolescents.

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Diabetic Neuropathy Treatment - Nutritional treatments and subject bibliography.

Chronic Pain - Information page compiled by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

Chronic Pain Clearinghouse - Information and support for people suffering with chronic pain, from the author of a guide to the subject.

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