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What Causes Burning And Stinging Sensation In Different Parts Of The Body?
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Mon, 17 Aug 2015
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Question : Hi,
I got burning and stinging sensation in different parts of my body but rearly my face that presist for hours then goes away no rash or anything
Also i get nubmness and tingling in the inside left cheek and the left tip of my tongue withe burning sensation in the left of my mouth and mild hot air when i take a breath inside my left ear and left nostril it also presist for hours then goes away
when it went away i felt a lot of pinching in the left back of my neck that stayed for a while then went away
Those two symptoms never happen at the same time and they have been going own for 3 days
The rest of the time im left with chronic discomfort that i can not describe almost lick its just a little numb at the left back of my head close to the neck
I got burning and stinging sensation in different parts of my body but rearly my face that presist for hours then goes away no rash or anything
Also i get nubmness and tingling in the inside left cheek and the left tip of my tongue withe burning sensation in the left of my mouth and mild hot air when i take a breath inside my left ear and left nostril it also presist for hours then goes away
when it went away i felt a lot of pinching in the left back of my neck that stayed for a while then went away
Those two symptoms never happen at the same time and they have been going own for 3 days
The rest of the time im left with chronic discomfort that i can not describe almost lick its just a little numb at the left back of my head close to the neck
Brief Answer:
Anxiety disorder, or peripheral neuropathy should be evaluated.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your query and understand your concerns.
Symptoms you describe seems to be related to peripheral neuropathy, but only three days duration and your age diminish this possibility.
Peripheral neuropathy symptoms can be caused by a number of conditions such vitamin B12 deficiency, diabetes, alcohol use, side effects of certain drugs, nerves compression and trauma etc. so, there is need for more information about your general medical condition such any drugs used, any blood tests done, any trauma, dietary habits, any other symptoms etc.
Another possible condition that may cause your symptoms is anxiety and stress disorder, so if you have been under stress situations lately this may be another possible explanation of your concerns.
I recommend short time use of Duloxetine (one week eg.)that improves stress and neuropathy symptoms too.
Since it is a prescription drug, this should be discussed with your primary care Doctor.
If symptoms persist, there is need for further testing about probable neuropathy by blood tests, nerve conduction studies.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
I remain at your disposal for further questions and clarifications.
Take care.
Anxiety disorder, or peripheral neuropathy should be evaluated.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your query and understand your concerns.
Symptoms you describe seems to be related to peripheral neuropathy, but only three days duration and your age diminish this possibility.
Peripheral neuropathy symptoms can be caused by a number of conditions such vitamin B12 deficiency, diabetes, alcohol use, side effects of certain drugs, nerves compression and trauma etc. so, there is need for more information about your general medical condition such any drugs used, any blood tests done, any trauma, dietary habits, any other symptoms etc.
Another possible condition that may cause your symptoms is anxiety and stress disorder, so if you have been under stress situations lately this may be another possible explanation of your concerns.
I recommend short time use of Duloxetine (one week eg.)that improves stress and neuropathy symptoms too.
Since it is a prescription drug, this should be discussed with your primary care Doctor.
If symptoms persist, there is need for further testing about probable neuropathy by blood tests, nerve conduction studies.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
I remain at your disposal for further questions and clarifications.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
Dear dr.spaho
The discomfort in my left back of head is prisistent for three month now where i get occasinal numbness in my left part of head kind like ants crawling but it goes away fast it came right after a week of strong headache which i ignord at that time
Last time i did a blod test it was normal
I did an std test normal exept for hsv 1 igg test was high >5
Posible exposure 10 months ago havnt had an outbreak or any thing since then
Also the stings and burning were precedded by an episodes of hypersensetivity that was hapening to me since 3 weeks i have moment were suddenly i feel the phone im holding is hotter than usual
The discomfort in my left back of head is prisistent for three month now where i get occasinal numbness in my left part of head kind like ants crawling but it goes away fast it came right after a week of strong headache which i ignord at that time
Last time i did a blod test it was normal
I did an std test normal exept for hsv 1 igg test was high >5
Posible exposure 10 months ago havnt had an outbreak or any thing since then
Also the stings and burning were precedded by an episodes of hypersensetivity that was hapening to me since 3 weeks i have moment were suddenly i feel the phone im holding is hotter than usual
Brief Answer:
Further tests needed.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
In this case then further investigation needed to diagnose correctly your condition.
Formication, or feeling of ants crawling could have several causes.
One of these is Magnesium deficiency, so blood levels of Magnesium should be measured.
Since there are neurologic symptoms as well such numbness, peripheral neuropathy could be another cause.
HSV infection is one of probable causes of peripheral neuropathy.
First, there is need for nerve conduction studies ( EMG) to assess the electric functionality of peripheral nerves, besides Magnesium level measurement.
Duloxetine is still an option to improve your symptoms.
Further evaluation depends on nerve conduction study results.
Hope I've been of help.
Take care.
Further tests needed.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
In this case then further investigation needed to diagnose correctly your condition.
Formication, or feeling of ants crawling could have several causes.
One of these is Magnesium deficiency, so blood levels of Magnesium should be measured.
Since there are neurologic symptoms as well such numbness, peripheral neuropathy could be another cause.
HSV infection is one of probable causes of peripheral neuropathy.
First, there is need for nerve conduction studies ( EMG) to assess the electric functionality of peripheral nerves, besides Magnesium level measurement.
Duloxetine is still an option to improve your symptoms.
Further evaluation depends on nerve conduction study results.
Hope I've been of help.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Dear dr spaho
May i ask how hsv cause peripheral neuropathy ?
Also if it is caused by hsv how is treatment is done
Is it gonna recure and run havoc every time in my nervouse system :(
May i ask how hsv cause peripheral neuropathy ?
Also if it is caused by hsv how is treatment is done
Is it gonna recure and run havoc every time in my nervouse system :(
Brief Answer:
Cryoglobulinaemia related neuropathy is a probability.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
HCV infection is accompanied by cryoglobulinaemia ( increased blood levels of a certain protein ) in some cases.
Peripheral neuropathy is thought to be one of complications of cryoglobulinaemia and underlying mechanism is probably nerve ischemia.
This is a possibility that needs to be assessed as other possibilities ( mentioned in our previous discussions) should be assessed too.
Hope this helps. Best regards.
Cryoglobulinaemia related neuropathy is a probability.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
HCV infection is accompanied by cryoglobulinaemia ( increased blood levels of a certain protein ) in some cases.
Peripheral neuropathy is thought to be one of complications of cryoglobulinaemia and underlying mechanism is probably nerve ischemia.
This is a possibility that needs to be assessed as other possibilities ( mentioned in our previous discussions) should be assessed too.
Hope this helps. Best regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Dear dr
How to diognose if i have peripheral neuropathy ?
How can i know the the underlying cause ?
What treatment should i approach if it is indead peripheral neuropathy ?
Best regards
How to diognose if i have peripheral neuropathy ?
How can i know the the underlying cause ?
What treatment should i approach if it is indead peripheral neuropathy ?
Best regards
Brief Answer:
First steps neurologic examination and nerve conduction study.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
First step in diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy is having a neurological examination and nerve conduction study (EMG) done.
During neurological examination possible causes of neuropathy are evaluated too (example: diabetes, alcohol use, drugs side effects etc.) and further tests are ordered regarding to clinical suspicions.
Treatment if neuropathy is diagnosed, consists on treating the cause and treating symptoms ( Gabapentin, Amytriptiline, Duloxetine).
Hope this helps. Best regards.
First steps neurologic examination and nerve conduction study.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
First step in diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy is having a neurological examination and nerve conduction study (EMG) done.
During neurological examination possible causes of neuropathy are evaluated too (example: diabetes, alcohol use, drugs side effects etc.) and further tests are ordered regarding to clinical suspicions.
Treatment if neuropathy is diagnosed, consists on treating the cause and treating symptoms ( Gabapentin, Amytriptiline, Duloxetine).
Hope this helps. Best regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
Dear dr
I searched the internet and found those two diseases
Mollaret’s meningitis
And multiple sclerosis
What is the posiblity of having either these diseases as iam scared now
And how to diognose them ?
I searched the internet and found those two diseases
Mollaret’s meningitis
And multiple sclerosis
What is the posiblity of having either these diseases as iam scared now
And how to diognose them ?
Brief Answer:
Unlikely Mollaret's and Multiple sclerosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
Mollaret's meningitis is a benign recurent inflamation of brain coverings.
I think it's not your case, because meningitis shows a typical clinical picture with headaches, stiff neck, fever, irritated, consciousness problems.
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease with a remitting/relapsing character, ( symptoms disappear for months eg. and reappear again ).
Symptoms of MS include partial or complete vision loss at one eye, pain during eye movements, weakness, numbness in one limb or one side of the body, double or blurring vision, gait problems, tingling in different parts of the body, slurred speech etc.
First step in diagnosis of these conditions is a careful neurologic examination.
After the neurologic examination results, other tests are ordered. These tests are brain and spinal MRI, spinal tap do draw and examine cerebrospinal fluid, etc.
Regarding to your symptoms, ( tingling, crawling, burning, stinging, chronic discomfort ) without a neurologic pattern distribution, they are not specific symptoms to point towards diseases you mentioned above.
As I mentioned before, in my opinion most probable conditions that may explain your symptoms are stres and anxiety disorder and peripheral neuropathy.
Again, neurologic examination is the cornerstone of evaluating any neurologic disorder.
So, first of all, discuss with a Neurologist your concerns, since this discussion between us is a virtual one and a clinical examination is impossible.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
I remain at your disposal for further questions and clarifications.
Best regards.
Unlikely Mollaret's and Multiple sclerosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
Mollaret's meningitis is a benign recurent inflamation of brain coverings.
I think it's not your case, because meningitis shows a typical clinical picture with headaches, stiff neck, fever, irritated, consciousness problems.
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease with a remitting/relapsing character, ( symptoms disappear for months eg. and reappear again ).
Symptoms of MS include partial or complete vision loss at one eye, pain during eye movements, weakness, numbness in one limb or one side of the body, double or blurring vision, gait problems, tingling in different parts of the body, slurred speech etc.
First step in diagnosis of these conditions is a careful neurologic examination.
After the neurologic examination results, other tests are ordered. These tests are brain and spinal MRI, spinal tap do draw and examine cerebrospinal fluid, etc.
Regarding to your symptoms, ( tingling, crawling, burning, stinging, chronic discomfort ) without a neurologic pattern distribution, they are not specific symptoms to point towards diseases you mentioned above.
As I mentioned before, in my opinion most probable conditions that may explain your symptoms are stres and anxiety disorder and peripheral neuropathy.
Again, neurologic examination is the cornerstone of evaluating any neurologic disorder.
So, first of all, discuss with a Neurologist your concerns, since this discussion between us is a virtual one and a clinical examination is impossible.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
I remain at your disposal for further questions and clarifications.
Best regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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