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burning pain, what does it mean?

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Pain: Burning pain means different for different locations. One can have it from indigestion or one may have it in feet from neuropathy.

Question 2

what does a burning sensation in my thighs mean?

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Burning thighs: This usually means that a subcutaneous nerve is being compressed. One common example is a condition called meralgia paresthetic, which usually affects from the anterior lower lateral abdomen down to the thigh and/or groin. Other causes would include chemical burns (from topical medications or otc products) or sunburn.

Question 3

what does a burning sensation and swelling mean?

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Need more info: Burning sensation indicates nerve irritation and swelling indicates inflammation.  Need more information to give a more informed answer.

Question 4

after masturbating, what does the burning sensation mean?

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If burning is of: genitalia - there may have been too much friction, not enough lubrication and resultant irritation of skin.

Question 5

what does it mean when you get a burning pain in your butt?

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Nerve impingement : Burning pain is a sign of a nerve irritation.  This could be from a peripheral nerve in or around the skin, but also could be from the sciatic nerve due to entrapment by the piriformis muscle.  Lastly the nerve could be irritated in the lumbar/sacral spine area due to a disc herniation or degeneration of the spine.

Question 6

i have blood in urinr and a burning sensation, what does that means?

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Infection : You probably have a urinary tract infection. Please see a doctor for a diagnosis and treatment. Good luck.

Question 7

twisted ankly burning sensation what does that mean?

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Nerve injury: Ankle sprain can injure the superficial peroneal nerve crossing the front outside of the ankle. You need to have your injury evaluated by a podiatrist or orthopedist.

Question 8

what does if mean if i have a burning sensation in my leg?

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Please see below: It depends.
This symptom might be caused either by the peripheral nerve or nerve root irritation.
You might benefit from seeing your local neurologist in consultation and have electrodiagnostic studies of the legs performed for the establishment of the nature of your condition.

Question 9

burning sensation in rectum after masturbating, what does this mean?

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Prostatitis: Hard to say with little information. If you're a male, the most likely cause is prostatitis. See your doctor for evaluation.

Question 10

what does it mean when you have a burning sensation in your stomach?

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Heartburn vs ulcer: Think of burning stomach pain along a scale w/ulcers at one end and heartburn or simple gastritis at the other. These symptoms can be caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd) or loosening of lower esophageal sphincter, allowing stomach acid into esophagus. Medications can lower acid level. Losing weight can decrease abdominal pressure. Remaining upright or elevated head of bed can help.

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