Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I am interested in formication. my boyffriend has this sensation of crawling ants on his cheek, elbow and left leg all test are okay. how can treat'?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Treat the cause: Here is a partial list of disorders which can cause formication: pesticide exposure, mercury poisoning, diabetic neuropathy, skin cancer, syphilis, Lyme disease, herpes zoster, and also alcohol withdrawal. A good workup by a neurologist may help identify the cause.
Answered 9/28/2016
4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I was elbowed in my jaw/cheek last night and now I have 3 tiny red bumps on the left tip of my tongue. Is this normal? How do I treat this?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
A few days after my mva i felt something pop in the rs of my neck sending a tingly sensation up & thru rs of head. R cheek arm & leg went numb & ting?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have gotten headache that turns into a paralysis progressing from left cheek into lips then to arm and leg, so bad I couldn't move my arm I have cp?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Ct scan of the brain is normal. Numbness left cheek, left side of head, left arm and leg feel numb sometimes. Sensitivity to sound, too loud... ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I'm a teacher.Yesterday,I was sitting.1 student walked by me &accidentally hit my head's back(left side)with her elbow.My head's back hurt&I instantly felt nauseous.Still feel nauseous&the pain where the head was hit.Is it concussion?How to treat it?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
I've been getting alot of weird symptoms lately. my left elbow and knee have been hurting on and off alot lately alone with other pains in the same limbs randomly placed. I've also been getting pains in my head that only last a couple of seconds.
My 8th mnt daughter has skin rashes on head,elbows,knee,bumps,cheeks,neck,arm.her dad has psoriasis..cud it be d same n is it serious?using cetaphil.
Sudden heat sensation like blood flowing feel left leg arm and left side of the head when relaxed BP 130/85 pulse 73 can a pinched neck nerve cause this or maybe blood sugar happened twice in 3 days ?
Hello. Left side of my body (head, arm and leg) gets numb after every meal, not matter which one. Also I get ringing and fullness in ears after that and strange sensations in my heart, as if it weakened. What can this be?
Hi doc, had unprotected oral and got pain on big toe on my left leg and itchy rash on my elbows and non itchy red rash on chest. Then got ulcer on lower lip and skin on mouth roof started peeling off. Burning tongue sensation and lumps on mouth roof. Imme
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
