What Causes Burning Sensation On Right Side Of Body?

Posted on Wed, 10 Dec 2014

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Question : I have a burning sensation on the right side of my body. It starts with my lower back and then the right side of my groin area. When I walk and put weight on I feel it more. I lifted something heavy and I'm wondering if this can be attributed to the discomfort I'm feeling.
Also, the burning pain by the groin area (upper inside thigh) feels as if I shaved with a dry razor. I have never experienced this before. There is nothing remarkable on the skin. Hope you have enough information for a determination.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
hi and welcome to hcm

Detailed Answer:
Yes it may related do heavy lifting and there is obviously compressive neuropathy due to ischialgia, lumbago, or disc protrusion. At this point it necessary to rest,do stretching exercises, take no steroid painkillers. If pain worsens you should see neurologist and do mri of lumbar spine. Wish you good health. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (3 minutes later)

For now, is it okay to take Alleve? or Advil?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
hi

Detailed Answer:
Advil is a better option if you don't have stomach difficulties.Also,diclofenac. if pain worsens,you might need steroid injections but painkillers and resting are enough in most cases.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar