Description

Tingling refers to a sensation often described as pins and needles, typically experienced in the extremities. It can be a symptom of various medical conditions, including nerve compression or neuropathy.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may describe tingling using various terms, such as 'adormecimiento' or 'cosquilleo', which are colloquial and should be avoided in formal contexts. It's important to maintain a clinical register and use 'hormigueo' consistently.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient reported a tingling sensation in her fingers after sitting for a long time.

ES: La paciente informó un hormigueo en los dedos después de estar sentada durante mucho tiempo.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'tingling' with 'numbness'; using colloquial terms like 'adormecimiento'; mispronouncing 'hormigueo' as 'hormigueo' (incorrect stress).