Question 1

what could cause burning under the skin in the armpit?

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Irritation: It could be an infection or excessive sweating that's causing irritation. It could also be a reaction to chemicals in clothing. It it is occurring on only one side it may a symptombof something thatvis unrelated to skin from deep inside. If it persists it is best to be evaluated.

Question 2

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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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 3

i got the depo-provera shot yesterday, my arm is realy sore and burnng at injection site also a hard lump under the skin around injection site. is this normal?

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Yes: Sorry that happened.  The symptoms you are describing though are normal.  It's possible that a small blood vessel broke under the skin, or that your muscle is just cramping up around the area where the shot occurred.  A little bit of time and it will be gone. In the meantime, for the pain, try some ibuprofen, 600mg.

Question 4

could a lump under the skin of my armpit be caused by ear infection? i wore a earing for too long my ear is now blue or is it cancer? i get chills too

Accepted Answer

No: any pathology in the ear even by an earing would show up as a nodal problem in the upper neck region.  The armpit drains the arm and chest wall on the side of the armpit.  If the ear is turning blue that is from decreased blood supply secondary to an infection resulting from the ear piercing.  Warm soaks  and antibiotics may help.

Question 5

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

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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 6

what causes burning sensations under the skin from the waist up?

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Paresthesia: Chronic paresthesia or intermittent paresthesia over a long period of time is generally a sign of a neurological disease or traumatic nerve damage. Paresthesia usually arises from nerve damage due to infection, inflammation, trauma, or other abnormal process. Paresthesia is rarely due to life-threatening disorders, but it does occur as a result of stroke and tumors.

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

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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

i am getting blood spots under the skin on only my left arm. they appear suddenly and fade away in about 10 days. what causes them?

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Doctor can evaluate: Blood spots on the skin are called petechiae (purpura if they are bigger splotches), and are due to blood cells leaking out of the tiny blood vessels in the skin. After the blood cells have leaked out, the area behaves just like a bruise (the body breaks down the blood cells into different colored pigments, and carries them away over a week). The Dr. wants to find out why blood cells were leaking.

Question 9

could herpes cause peripheral neuropathy hands/feet, rt upper arm feels squeezed, burning in lower back and back of head? neuro and rheum eval normal.

Accepted Answer

Not herpes: Herpes infections never cause these kinds of symptoms, and do not cause generalized peripheral neuropathy. You'll need to look for a different cause. Discuss with your doctor.

Question 10

yesterday my left arm felt like it had a lot of pressure and burning, i was dizzy and nauseous and couldnt move my arm. this went on for 14 hours. i woke up this morning and the right side of my neck and head is numb. is this a cause for concern?

Accepted Answer

: Yes. What you described could be due to interference with blood supply or nerves supplying the area, or even a stroke. It would be prudent to see a doctor or go to the emergency department of the nearest hospital.
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What could cause burning under the skin in the armpit

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What could cause burning under the skin in the armpit?

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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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I got the depo-provera shot yesterday, my arm is realy sore and burnng at injection site also a hard lump under the skin around injection site. is this normal?

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Could a lump under the skin of my armpit be caused by ear infection? i wore a earing for too long my ear is now blue or is it cancer? i get chills too

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

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What causes burning sensations under the skin from the waist up?

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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

A member asked:

I am getting blood spots under the skin on only my left arm. they appear suddenly and fade away in about 10 days. what causes them?

A member asked:

Could herpes cause peripheral neuropathy hands/feet, rt upper arm feels squeezed, burning in lower back and back of head? neuro and rheum eval normal.

A member asked:

Yesterday my left arm felt like it had a lot of pressure and burning, i was dizzy and nauseous and couldnt move my arm. this went on for 14 hours. i woke up this morning and the right side of my neck and head is numb. is this a cause for concern?

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