
What Causes Burning Sensation On Skin?

Posted on
Wed, 13 Apr 2016
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Question : Burning skin no rash
Brief Answer:
Need some further details regarding..
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXX , Welcome to HCM,
I've gone through your query and understand your concern ,
Now can please provide a bit details in this regard -
Since when are you experiencing this ?
which particular part of body are you referring here ?
Any redness/discoloration or swelling over the are ?
Any itching ?
Are you on any particular medicine/diet plan ?
Any history of allergy ? Any recent exposure to any of allergen ?
Any past medical illness ?
Also do let me know about your occupation details (quite some times they are inter-related)..
Please provide the details so that I can you in a better way..
Take Care
Kind Regards
Need some further details regarding..
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXX , Welcome to HCM,
I've gone through your query and understand your concern ,
Now can please provide a bit details in this regard -
Since when are you experiencing this ?
which particular part of body are you referring here ?
Any redness/discoloration or swelling over the are ?
Any itching ?
Are you on any particular medicine/diet plan ?
Any history of allergy ? Any recent exposure to any of allergen ?
Any past medical illness ?
Also do let me know about your occupation details (quite some times they are inter-related)..
Please provide the details so that I can you in a better way..
Take Care
Kind Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee


Recently started feeling burning skin sensation throughout body even genital area arms legs feet buttocks back .. I have low vitamin D and i am anemic
Brief Answer:
you need to get investigated thoroughly ..
Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear XXXXX, Welcome back ,
Thanks for following up,
Well it can be Vitamin deficiency (B-12 and Vit-D to be specific)..also it can denote Calcium deficiency and some times even low-Hemoglobin(Anemia as you've rightly pointed out) states can cause this..
That being said, you need to be thoroughly invested for the metabolic parameters like Complete Hemogram, electrolytes, Kidney function test , Vit-B12 and Folic Acid levels..
You also need to be examined by a Physician clinically to rule out any other causes(as these are really non-specific symptoms and there can be several causes for this)..After physical investigations and all those lab investigations there will a clear picture of the exact diagnosis and management will be accordingly..
Try to eat a healthy nutritious diet - high protein and iron rich, including lot of green leafy vegetables and stay well hydrated by drinking a lot of water (3-4 ltr per day)..
Let me know if there's any further doubt..
Take Care
Kind Regards
you need to get investigated thoroughly ..
Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear XXXXX, Welcome back ,
Thanks for following up,
Well it can be Vitamin deficiency (B-12 and Vit-D to be specific)..also it can denote Calcium deficiency and some times even low-Hemoglobin(Anemia as you've rightly pointed out) states can cause this..
That being said, you need to be thoroughly invested for the metabolic parameters like Complete Hemogram, electrolytes, Kidney function test , Vit-B12 and Folic Acid levels..
You also need to be examined by a Physician clinically to rule out any other causes(as these are really non-specific symptoms and there can be several causes for this)..After physical investigations and all those lab investigations there will a clear picture of the exact diagnosis and management will be accordingly..
Try to eat a healthy nutritious diet - high protein and iron rich, including lot of green leafy vegetables and stay well hydrated by drinking a lot of water (3-4 ltr per day)..
Let me know if there's any further doubt..
Take Care
Kind Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee

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