Why All Day I've Been Experiencing An Intermittent Very Intense Heat Across My Upper Back

Posted on Sun, 26 Jul 2020

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Question : Hi, All day I've been experiencing an intermittent very intense heat across my upper back (almost like I've put on deep heat), almost covering across my whole upper back area including both the shoulder blades, traps, rear delts and spinal area. I am noticing my skin in general feels quite irritated hot, prickly and itchy, particularly on my forearms, mid-centre back area, my neck, upper chest (clavicle)and shoulders. When I put pressure on my skin anywhere it leaves a red mark for an unusually long amount of time. I also feel quite flush and hot in general, but not feverish, the heat is very external.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Urticarial rash, antihistaminic, calamine lotion

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
I have gone through your query and it seems to be an urticarial rash.
It is an allergic rash.
I would recommend you to take antihistaminic like tablet cetrizine 10 mg twice daily and apply calamine lotion on the affected areas 2-3 times in a day for 10 days.
This will help in resolving your problem.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

Hi, thank you for your response. I purchased the antihistamine tablets, however it says to take no more than 1 per day. So is it safe to take 2 as you have recommended? Thank you

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
Yes it is safe to take it twice daily.

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