Question 1

sensitive spot on my head, should i have this checked i have an 1-1/4 long linear swollen sensitive spot above my left ear and temple, it almost feels like a vein, it's also sensitive to the touch but not extremely painful.

i've had a cold with a hacki

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, : Unfortunately, i think you should have this spot checked out sooner rather than later.  From your description, you could have the beginnings of temporal arteritis.  Temporal arteritis is the inflammation of medium sized arteries of the head and neck - classically seen in the artery over the temple.  This disease can cause damage to the blood vessels that supply the head and neck and can affect blood flow in these areas.  40% of people will also have respiratory complaints such as a dry cough with this.  Below i've linked to a site with information on this temporal arteritis.  Give your doctor a call.

Question 2

i feel hot underneath my skin and also feel nauseous. but i am cold to the touch?

Accepted Answer

It sounds: a lot like a "Prodrome" ( EARLY symptom) of a viral infection. Take your Temperature! Drink plenty of fluids. Eat LIGHTLY (Saltines may help the nausea) Whatever it is it should become obvious in the next day or so!
Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 3

i have a weird sensitive feeling around my navel. whenever something touches the skin there i feel like cringing. what could cause that?

Accepted Answer

Sensitive nerves: The sensory nerves on our skin can, at times, become overactive.  This can cause sudden sensitivity to touch, numbness, tingling, cold/warm sensation or pain.  This typically goes away on its own, but see a physician if it persists or worsens.

Question 4

it's the crown of my head that's sensitive to touch & actually feels a little  painful when i touch the base of the hair shafts. never had this before?

Accepted Answer

Exam: Have the area examined or get someone to send us a picture to help with your assessment. Was there any history of injury or bites? All the best.

Question 5

what determines how sensitive your skin is to touch?

Accepted Answer

Its mostly nerves.: The thickness of the skin, nerve receptors, nerve conduction and any possible nerve disrupting condition that can effect nerve physiology. Just to name the most obvious.

Question 6

the top of my head gets very sensitive to even a light touch to my hair. and my head feels swollen and painful. what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

Several Things: Get a thorough evaluation from a neurologist. This could be anything from a vitamin deficiency to an atypical type of migraine.

Question 7

i started to feel very cold all of a sudden, yet when i touched my skin i was really warm. i was quite confused so was wondering what it is/may be ?

Accepted Answer

Circulation: When your body core temperature falls reflexes set in which diverts blood circulation away from the periphery    of the body(fingers, toes, nose,etc) and sends the circulation into the rest of the body. Another possibility is that you were coming down with a fever after the prodromal stage of chills or chilliness.

Question 8

i am experiencing some problem on the left side of my body. my skin feels very sensitive and hurts even when i touch it but there is no rash or injury. can you please tell me what it may be?

Accepted Answer

: Unpleasant or painful sensation on touching the skin of only one side of the body is an unusual neurological symptom but can be seen in fibromyalgia or.migraine. A neurologist would be best to evaluate and advise you.

Question 9

why am i sweating but my skin is cold to the touch?

Accepted Answer

Cold Sweat: You are having what is called Cold Sweat.In which you aweat and your skin is cold and clammy
The body usually swaet to keep cool.So it is normal to aweat when you are in a warm room or elsewhere or after exertion.And sweating can also be as a result of anxirty or stress.And when one sweat body feels cold

Question 10

what causes the skin on your arms to be sensitive to touch?

Accepted Answer

Sensitive skin: There is no specific answer for this. If you have sensitivity that affects your daily activity, that is cause for evaluation although the results may be frustratingly vague. Nerve issues usually result in reduced sensation.

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Sensitive spot on my head, should i have this checked i have an 1-1/4 long linear swollen sensitive spot above my left ear and temple, it almost feels like a vein, it's also sensitive to the touch but not extremely painful. i've had a cold with a hacki

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I feel hot underneath my skin and also feel nauseous. but i am cold to the touch?

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I have a weird sensitive feeling around my navel. whenever something touches the skin there i feel like cringing. what could cause that?

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It's the crown of my head that's sensitive to touch & actually feels a little painful when i touch the base of the hair shafts. never had this before?

A member asked:

What determines how sensitive your skin is to touch?

A member asked:

The top of my head gets very sensitive to even a light touch to my hair. and my head feels swollen and painful. what could cause this?

A member asked:

I started to feel very cold all of a sudden, yet when i touched my skin i was really warm. i was quite confused so was wondering what it is/may be ?

A member asked:

I am experiencing some problem on the left side of my body. my skin feels very sensitive and hurts even when i touch it but there is no rash or injury. can you please tell me what it may be?

A member asked:

Why am i sweating but my skin is cold to the touch?

A member asked:

What causes the skin on your arms to be sensitive to touch?

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