Soviet Medical Encyclopedia

Berger Paresthesia

Neurology

Also known as: Berger's paresthesia

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

Summary

Berger paresthesia is a rare form of intense paresthesia described in the 1930s that spreads from the thigh down to the toes, sometimes reaching the hypochondriacal region. These attacks occur after standing or walking a few steps, last for several minutes, and are accompanied by severe weakness without vasomotor disorders.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

BERGER PARESTHESIA (Berger), a form of peculiar intense paresthesias spreading from the thigh downward to the toes, which may extend upward to the hypochondriacal region; they occur in paroxysms after standing or a few steps of walking, in both legs simultaneously or initially in only one; the paroxysms last for several minutes,

Berger Paresthesia: figure 1 from the 1928–1936 encyclopedia article

and frequently recur. At the same time, a feeling of severe weakness is always observed; there are no vasomotor disorders in Berger paresthesia. Most frequently, these paresthesias occur at a young age.

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“Berger Paresthesia.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/berger-paresthesia/