Question 1

i have pain in my left shoulder blade  for 3 months. all my joints hurt on the left side of my body. my back itches and the skin is tender to the touc?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder pain: This could be shingles as it sometimes occurs without the rash. I would see a doctor to make a definite diagnosis

Question 2

my back itches whenever i get warm! what causes this?

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Many possibilities: There are many things that could cause the skin to itch.  Several types of inflammatory conditions of the skin, allergic reactions, and sometimes bacterial, viral or fungal infections can cause rashes on the skin. Insect bites can also be the cause of a rash on the skin.  Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.

Question 3

14 year old brother keep saying his back itches after shower?

Accepted Answer

Likely  allergic: many people are sensitive to anti-bacterial soap, which has no benefit over regular soap.  Another possibility is being sensitive to the detergent that the towels are washed in--you may switch to one which is  perfume and additive-free.  Eliminate possible causes one at a time.

Question 4

whenever i get warm  my back itches like crazy. it feels like pins sticking in. how can i treat this.

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Check it out: Metabolic or allergic issues may be in play.  See your doc.

Question 5

do skin cancers ever itch? my back itches a lot and i can't see it

Accepted Answer

No.: The most scarry part of skin cancer is: no itch, no pain, sometimes, not even irritating!

Question 6

a few days ago, small red, raised spots appeared on my abdomen. they have now spread to my shoulders & back.  itches at times, hardly though. serious?

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Possible rash : Rashes are best treated by first determining the cause. I would recommend that you see your doctor since it is difficult to diagnose online.

Question 7

ok so i have heard that some symptoms of kidney failure is itching and discolored pee. my whole back itches and my pee is clear. kidney failure?

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No: The worst scenatrio is kidney infection. Unlikely, do urinalysis.

Question 8

i think i have a mild fever and experience pain in my shoulder/back. recently had safe sex with a guy who said he was negative. my lymph nodes don't seem to be swollen or tender, but my back itches sometimes.worried it might be hiv ars?

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Safest to be tested: Your symptoms do not suggest ARS and people rarely lie about HIV when asked directly, so probably your partner isn't infected. And safe sex is effective if done properly (condoms for anal sex between men, oral sex very low risk even without condoms, etc). But all men who have sex with men should be tested for HIV and STDs from time to time. Since it's on your mind, probably this is a good time.

Question 9

inside of my nose is peeling, raw and very itchy. back of throat itches as well. could this be from allergies?

Accepted Answer

Very likely: Allergies can directly affect the nose and throat with itching and burning.  Nasal drainage can also aggravate throat symptoms.  Try otc like allegra, claritin, zyrtec, benadryl (diphenhydramine).

Question 10

i had poison oak for two weeks.  it has now being replaced by a rash with small red bumps on my ribs, chest, back-itches, burns and a yeast infection ?

Accepted Answer

What's the question: Sounds like a continuation of the poison oak which can last for weeks unless interrupted by treatment with steroids.  If you have a yeast infection on top of this it might be a little concerning with regards to your immune status, but if it remains localized may just be due to the exposed areas of contact dermatitis.  If your develop any other symptoms see your doctor.

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I have pain in my left shoulder blade for 3 months. all my joints hurt on the left side of my body. my back itches and the skin is tender to the touc?

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My back itches whenever i get warm! what causes this?

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14 year old brother keep saying his back itches after shower?

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Whenever i get warm my back itches like crazy. it feels like pins sticking in. how can i treat this.

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Do skin cancers ever itch? my back itches a lot and i can't see it

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A few days ago, small red, raised spots appeared on my abdomen. they have now spread to my shoulders & back. itches at times, hardly though. serious?

A member asked:

Ok so i have heard that some symptoms of kidney failure is itching and discolored pee. my whole back itches and my pee is clear. kidney failure?

A member asked:

I think i have a mild fever and experience pain in my shoulder/back. recently had safe sex with a guy who said he was negative. my lymph nodes don't seem to be swollen or tender, but my back itches sometimes.worried it might be hiv ars?

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Inside of my nose is peeling, raw and very itchy. back of throat itches as well. could this be from allergies?

A member asked:

I had poison oak for two weeks. it has now being replaced by a rash with small red bumps on my ribs, chest, back-itches, burns and a yeast infection ?

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