What Causes Redness And Burning Sensation On Face And Arms?

Posted on Tue, 28 Apr 2015

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Question : My dr ruled out all except stress. Took me off metfirmin. Still turning red with burning sensation on face and arms. Get dizzy as well

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
advisable to meet an endocrinologist followed by a neurologist

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your query.
I think I can help.
The symptoms are suggestive of 2 possibilities
1. autonomic neuropathy
2. hormonal imbalance.
Both need to be examined.
It would be advisable to meet an endocrinologist followed by a neurologist.
I am assuming you are non diabetic, normotensive.
Please feel free to ask a follow up query

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

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (13 hours later)

I do have very low T. Can that cause it?

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
What is T

Detailed Answer:
low T?
What is your interpretation of T?
Kindly enter complete statements.
Best of luck.
Dr Mittal.

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

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (2 days later)

Low testosterone. At 250

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
T is not related

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the response.
I think I should tell you that the T levels are not related to the flushing symptoms.
Best of luck.
Dr Mittal.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (8 hours later)

Ok so what is it?

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
2 possible causes

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I have stated that the 2 possibilities are
1. Neuropathy. In this case you will need to get a Nerve conduction study done.
2. Hormonal imbalance. A hormonal profile is needed.
I hope that the information helps you. Please feel free to contact us for more information. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad