Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My moms leg the skin feels on fire what does this mean?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Likely a peripheral: Neuropathy. Most common cause is diabetes, but there are many others. Your mom should see a neurologist for appropriate testing to establish the diagnosis and find the underlying cause and appropriate treatment. Best wishes.
Answered 3/16/2014
4.4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
My mom got into accident about 2 months ago, only hurt her knee & had a few staples put in head, was released same day. Now has sudden memory loss?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can sperm from precum or semen swim across the skin e.g. thigh area or moms pubis into the vagina to cause conception?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My left leg appears black marks but that area nothing happen, i mean burnt, itching or wounded.I'll like to know what's going on my skin.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I suffered fire burns on both leg for five months ago and my skin looks whitish. (Hypopigmentation). What can I do to improve my condition. Thank you?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have skin pigmentation on my legs. What does it mean?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
My mom, 55 yrs has hard subcutaneous nodules on left lower-leg than has hardened and skin on leg turned black and swelled..Can it be cancer?
My mom sometimes have a cold skin and her legs pain.already bring her to the clinic. But the doctor said it was acid.but she's not improving.
After biopsy my mom was diagnosed as skin ulcer in right leg just above ankle want to know the treatment options and minimum healing time?
I have eczema on my right of one finger and right leg toes.Is it eczema or not ,doctor?.Is eczema is present only on dry skin individuals only?I have dry and oily skin.Is it eczema or not? My mom&her dad have eczema but her skin type is oily and dry?
My mom is 77 has type 1 diabetes,chf,had a quad bypass 14 years ago, now has no appetite weak, dry skin,badly swollen legs,can't sleep,breathless,?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
