What does «hiperafia» mean in Spanish?
- Exaggerated tactile sensitivity. Also called tactile hyperesthesia, since it is a type of hyperesthesia, as are auditory, taste, visual, etc. It is an increased ability to perceive tactile stimuli. Tactile hyperesthesia can be a common symptom of many neurological disorders such as shingles, peripheral neuropathy and radiculopathies. It may also be present when the subject is intoxicated with drugs such as cocaine or heroin. For those affected by hyperaphilia, the rubbing of clothing on the skin can become bothersome, for example.