tuimust
Tuimust is a term used in medical contexts to describe a reduced or absent sense of touch in a localized area of the body. In languages such as Estonian, tuimust is associated with numbness or insensitivity of the skin. In English-language medical texts the symptom is typically described as numbness or loss of sensation.
Causes of tuimust are varied and often depend on the nerves and blood supply to the affected
Evaluation of tuimust involves a systematic approach. Clinicians take a detailed history (onset, distribution, progression, associated
Management focuses on addressing the underlying cause and reducing symptoms. Approaches include physical and occupational therapy,
Prognosis varies with etiology and duration. Numbness due to transient nerve compression may resolve, while persistent
Related terms include hypesthesia, paresthesia, anesthesia, and neuropathy.