Question 1

what could cause a burning sensation under the skin on the back?

Accepted Answer

Neurodermatitis: An itchy back without a rash can be caused by a irritated small nerve fiber .The condition is called notalgia parasthetica. There is no test to diagnose this condition. It can be treated with topical medications or localized injections.

Question 2

it is 3.5 months post c-section. i get burning sensation under the skin on where the wound is. the pain is not always. but on and off.

Accepted Answer

Normal after C/S: it is normal to have a burning sensation under the skin after a C/S. Your body is still healing and the nerves are sometimes very sensitive. It will improve in time.

Question 3

i have a lump on my left knee. it has a red ring around it and a burning sensation under the skin. there is also tenderness. what could b wrong?

Accepted Answer

Get evaluated for: Fungal/bacterial infection, eczema, insect bite cellulitis etc. Only ur dr can make an accurate diagnosis. Take care!  http://www.Healthline.Com/health/rashes.

Question 4

my hair is thinning and my hair is tingling, burning sensation with lumps under the skin can you tell me what is this

Accepted Answer

Many causes: This could be seborrheic dermatitis, due to a specific type of yeast, or infection of the hair follicles (folliculitis). The hair thinning may or may not be related. Treatment options include over the counter shampoos with zinc, selenium, coal tar, resorcin, or salicylic acid. If it doesn't get better see your doc to rule out more serious causes.

Question 5

burning sensation only with different types of movement on my shoulder. 2 days now. feels like under the skin. no marks or bruises on skin. just burns?

Accepted Answer

Nerve pain: Nerve pain is often burning in nature and can occur with no apparent reason.  It usually passes, but if not you should seek medical help.

Question 6

i have a very strange itching under my arm around my back and on my chest.  it is under the skin.  no visible rash. it periodically intensifies to a burning sensation.  this has been going on for several days and now is  occasionally a shooting pain.  wha

Accepted Answer

Sounds like PHN: Sounds like post herpetic neuralgia. Did u have lesions before these symptoms started. Sometimes he rash of shingles are less noticeable. Have your pcp check it out. If it is shingles the question is why you had an outbreak. It's common in th e, dearly who have compromised immune systems. But if you're  young- other causes of immune suppression need to be investigated. Stress can also trigger it.

Question 7

what could cause burning pain in the neck? i have crawling under the skin? i am wondering if it could be rsd? i have had rsd in the past please help

Accepted Answer

Neuropathic pain: The sensation you are describing is neuropathic pain.  It comes from a pinched, inflamed ir damaged nerve.  The most common causes of your symptoms are a disk problem in the neck, injury, or the early phase of shingles.  If your symptoms have been present for a while you should talk to your doctor about a definitive diagnosis and treatment options.

Question 8

what can cause a burning sensation up your back to your head?

Accepted Answer

Neuralgia: What you are describing is nerve pain which is described as burning in nature, likely secondary to a pinched nerve either C2 or C3 dermatome.

Question 9

i have burning sensation on the left side of my body from head to back. what causes the pain?

Accepted Answer

Atypical symptom: Burning in such a large area of your body is atypical. I am not sure of the cause but if it is central nervous system related it has to be coming from right side of the brain possibly thalamus. This however extremely rare and very unlikely. Most likely there is some other non nervous system related explanation.

Question 10

what causes  a burning sensation on skin on buttok burns  especially in evening  c hurts to sit

Accepted Answer

Neuritis or bursitis: Inflammation of the busal sac near the sciatic nerve with the stretch and pressure from sitting irritating the nerve or bursal sac in that are couase these symptoms.

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What could cause a burning sensation under the skin on the back?

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It is 3.5 months post c-section. i get burning sensation under the skin on where the wound is. the pain is not always. but on and off.

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I have a lump on my left knee. it has a red ring around it and a burning sensation under the skin. there is also tenderness. what could b wrong?

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My hair is thinning and my hair is tingling, burning sensation with lumps under the skin can you tell me what is this

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Burning sensation only with different types of movement on my shoulder. 2 days now. feels like under the skin. no marks or bruises on skin. just burns?

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I have a very strange itching under my arm around my back and on my chest. it is under the skin. no visible rash. it periodically intensifies to a burning sensation. this has been going on for several days and now is occasionally a shooting pain. wha

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What could cause burning pain in the neck? i have crawling under the skin? i am wondering if it could be rsd? i have had rsd in the past please help

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What can cause a burning sensation up your back to your head?

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I have burning sensation on the left side of my body from head to back. what causes the pain?

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What causes a burning sensation on skin on buttok burns especially in evening c hurts to sit

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