A member asked:

My stomach skin is numb from mid right section to around the back. what causes this? it itches as well?

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Dr. Alon Seifan answered

Specializes in Neurology

Shingles: One cause of itchiness or pain with numbness around the trunk is herepes zoster, or shingles. The sensations can occur before the onset of the classic rash. If your symptoms are located specifically across a cerain dermatome, then the cause is likely shingles or another radiculopathy.

Answered 3/18/2017

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You will: You need to discuss treatment options with your doctor. You will have to be examined for this problem.

Answered 10/22/2020

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