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What Causes Hot Feeling Around Face, Arms And Legs?

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Posted on Mon, 17 Aug 2015
Question: I had a possible exposure (protected sex with a woman) to STD 17 days ago. For the last 10 days I feel hot all the time all over the body, particularly the face, arms and legs. It is nearly unbearable at times. Temp is normal (97.8 for me) most of the time. Doctor did CBC (normal) and suspects feeling hot is anxiety related. I think my anxiety is caused by possible virus. My question is this - if the hot, burning, prickly feeling is actually my immune system responding to the virus, will that reaction ever go away since the virus (herpes for example) will never go away? Or will my body adapt and stop reacting in this way? What about when the virus goes dormant - will the body stop reacting then?
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Symptoms are nonspecific & anxiety induced

Detailed Answer:
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Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. The symptoms you mentioned are non-specific to STDs. Then can be due to any cause like infection, allergy, etc. In my opinion you should NOT take stress regarding STDs. Even of this hot sensation is present then it will go away in few days IF you do not keep your focus on this. I would suggest you to forget this and continue with your normal daily routine. Go out for a walk in the evening for 30-45mins. It will keep you fresh & relaxed mind.


Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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What Causes Hot Feeling Around Face, Arms And Legs?

Brief Answer: Symptoms are nonspecific & anxiety induced Detailed Answer: Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem. I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. The symptoms you mentioned are non-specific to STDs. Then can be due to any cause like infection, allergy, etc. In my opinion you should NOT take stress regarding STDs. Even of this hot sensation is present then it will go away in few days IF you do not keep your focus on this. I would suggest you to forget this and continue with your normal daily routine. Go out for a walk in the evening for 30-45mins. It will keep you fresh & relaxed mind. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it. Wishing you good health !!