Question 1

for the past two weeks i have had this burning sensation on my neck and back. i feel it when i shower or bath, my back literally feels like it is on fire but theres no rash. same thing happens on my neck. what could be the cause of that?

Accepted Answer

Burning sensation in: If this symptom only occurs during a shower and you have no other skin symptoms other times or severe dryness of your skin, I suspect some release of certain chemicals in your nerves or skin on contact with hot water is the cause of this symptom. Some people develop severe itching after a hot shower. Try using not so hot water in the shower to determine if that's the cause.

Question 2

my back feels like it's on fire on the half.  it started after i bent down to grab something i dropped.

Accepted Answer

See below: Put an ice pack on it for 20 minutes ever hour or so for the first day, then heat similarly starting on the next day.  If the pain doesn't settle down over the next day, you need to see your physician.  Learn to bend your knees to get to the floor, not your waist.  All of us who bend over the wrong way eventually get in the same predicament.

Question 3

i have pains in the middle an lower portion of my back.when i bend over n stand i get very dizzy..what can cause this?sometimes my back feels like it's on fire

Accepted Answer

Back pain: Back pain is very common, and the sensation can be intense. Common causes include inflammation or partial breakdown of the intervertebral disks, but there are many other causes too. If you have any burning or discomfort with urination, it's important to check for urine infection. Dizziness on standing is normal if you are in pain and get up fast - but have your doctor check your blood pressure.

Question 4

one week after chest x-ray and my back feels like its on fire--are the two related?

Accepted Answer

Very unlikely.: Radiation can cause a skin type burn and most chest xrays are taken with your back exposed to the radiation source. But, usually takes 1 hour or more of continuous exposure to cause a burn. The exposure from a chest xray is less than one second.

Question 5

what causes my lower back to feel like it's on fire?

Accepted Answer

Muscle spasm: Likely have muscle spasms in your back from bending or twisting. Your primary care doctor may prescribe muscle relaxers and physical therapy. Lumbar steroid injections may be needed if pain persists.

Question 6

what causes your head and back to feel like its on fire?for ex. my head feels heat and a little tingly and it reaches up to the middle of my back.

Accepted Answer

Muscle strain/spasm: The strong muscles in the back and neck can spasm or get inflamed from trauma and cause a sensation of pain that may last for some time. The pain could be a result of nerve pinching as well. Depending on other symptoms and duration it may warrant an evaluation if not resolving with simple measures of time and anti inflammatories. Hope this helps!

Question 7

my left leg all of a sudden feels like its on fire then goes away and comes back again. there is no pain associated?

Accepted Answer

: It seems to be a symptom of peripheral neuropathy. Do you have a significant medical history?

Question 8

what is the pain in my right side abdomen, feels like a ball of fire, from front to my back, when i bend or sit something fizzles like like acid?

Accepted Answer

Get evaluated: Your pain sounds serious. If you have fever, vomiting or this pain lasts more than a few hours then get evaluated. You could have appendicitis. There are several other possibilities, kidney stone, hernia, mass but appendicitis needs urgent attention. Okay to call your doc, visit er or minor er. Good luck.

Question 9

started 2 days ago - sporadic, sudden burning on back even if just sitting, severe like on fire but not painful - not like normal hot flashes.

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Considering the symptoms you describe, there are a number of possibilities that could be causing your back pain, which could include muscle strain/sprain, nerve impingement, shingles, etc. It is best for you to be examined by a doctor to determine the specific cause. Best wishes.

Question 10

why would my face feel on fire and bad back pain?

Accepted Answer

Fever? Infection?: Check your temperature, you may have fever.  If you have fever and back pain you need to get seen right away to be sure you don't have a serious infection, like a kidney infection.  If no fever, and your problems have been present for weeks or months, get seen soon and find out what is going on exactly.  We don't have enough information to give a more specific answer.  Get checked!

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For the past two weeks i have had this burning sensation on my neck and back. i feel it when i shower or bath, my back literally feels like it is on fire but theres no rash. same thing happens on my neck. what could be the cause of that?

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My back feels like it's on fire on the half. it started after i bent down to grab something i dropped.

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I have pains in the middle an lower portion of my back.when i bend over n stand i get very dizzy..what can cause this?sometimes my back feels like it's on fire

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One week after chest x-ray and my back feels like its on fire--are the two related?

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What causes my lower back to feel like it's on fire?

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What causes your head and back to feel like its on fire?for ex. my head feels heat and a little tingly and it reaches up to the middle of my back.

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My left leg all of a sudden feels like its on fire then goes away and comes back again. there is no pain associated?

A member asked:

What is the pain in my right side abdomen, feels like a ball of fire, from front to my back, when i bend or sit something fizzles like like acid?

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Started 2 days ago - sporadic, sudden burning on back even if just sitting, severe like on fire but not painful - not like normal hot flashes.

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Why would my face feel on fire and bad back pain?

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