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What Causes Burning Sensation In The Head And Face?

I have burning sensation that start in my head and face, than goes to my neck arms and lower extremities it feels like stinging all over after awhile, I start to itch and my skin seems to turn red, This usually last about 30 minutes in all I usually run my head under cold water and get in a cold shower to reduce the discomfort. Sorry but I don t have 15.00
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Hi
Thanks for posting on HCM
The symptoms you present could be caused by many medical conditions.Some possible causes may include:
-Homormonal imbalances like in menopause
-Peripheral neuropathy
-Diabetic neuropathy
-Neurologic disorders like MS
-Ionic imbalances like low calcium, low magnesium...
-Vitamin deficiency
-Liver/kidneys disorders
There are just so many possible causes.Only examination by the Doctor and some laboratory work-ups may help identify the exact cause.I will advise you see the Doctor for investigation since problem is recurrent.Tests like full blood count, ESR, serum electrolytes, vitamin levels, fasting blood sugar, liver and kidney function tests, brain CT scan...may help to identify cause.
I will also advise you try the following while waiting on your Doctor got investigation:
*Rest well
*Take enough water
*Eat well and balanced with enough green vegetables
An etiologic management will be taken care of by your Doctor after investigation.
Hope this will help
Wish you good health
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What Causes Burning Sensation In The Head And Face?

Hi Thanks for posting on HCM The symptoms you present could be caused by many medical conditions.Some possible causes may include: -Homormonal imbalances like in menopause -Peripheral neuropathy -Diabetic neuropathy -Neurologic disorders like MS -Ionic imbalances like low calcium, low magnesium... -Vitamin deficiency -Liver/kidneys disorders There are just so many possible causes.Only examination by the Doctor and some laboratory work-ups may help identify the exact cause.I will advise you see the Doctor for investigation since problem is recurrent.Tests like full blood count, ESR, serum electrolytes, vitamin levels, fasting blood sugar, liver and kidney function tests, brain CT scan...may help to identify cause. I will also advise you try the following while waiting on your Doctor got investigation: *Rest well *Take enough water *Eat well and balanced with enough green vegetables An etiologic management will be taken care of by your Doctor after investigation. Hope this will help Wish you good health