What Causes Warm Feeling In Face, Chest And Limbs?

Posted on Mon, 10 Aug 2015

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Question : For the past week I've my skin on my face, hands, chest, arms and legs has felt warm to the touch, no rash, no itching and no redness. And it isn't always in the same place. Been under a lot of stress and I tend to be a worrier.

Answered by Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Thyroid function tests

Detailed Answer:
Good day,
Noted your concern. Do you think you have a viral infection or something like that? Any runny nose or cough etc?
Your hands tend to be cold when you are stressed and with a cold hand if you touch other parts of body, you may feel those areas are warm.
However, I would recommend to check your body temperature using a thermometer. Please get a thyroid blood work if the feeling of warmth persists.
Regards
Binu

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

Follow up: Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai (1 minute later)

no runny nose or cough, i don't have other symptoms except maybe a little dry mouth.

And my weight hasn't changed at all.

Answered by Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not to worry.

Detailed Answer:
Okay. In that case, please do not worry much.
However, It is a good idea to get your temperature checked with a thermometer. If that is fine, please relax. As I mentioned earlier, if this feeling of warmth persists beyond few days, please get a thyroid blood test done ( thyroid function test).

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

Follow up: Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai (2 minutes later)

I may have low fever.

Answered by Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Viral infection.

Detailed Answer:
Okay. Then it could be a viral infection. Please take rest. Drink plenty of fluids. If you can still get a temperature recording that would be great. If temperature goes above 100 degrees , better to take Paracetamol.

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

Follow up: Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai (1 hour later)

Thank you so much!

Answered by Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get well soon

Detailed Answer:
Pleasure. Wish you a speedy recovery.
Take care

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