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I have a sensation of burn at my back. it comes and goes. always at the same spot. the feeling is chili being applied on the skin. what could this be?

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Dr. Vanita Patel answered

Nerve pain: It looks like what you are describing could be a neuralgia usually compression or irritation of nerve. See a neurologist if the pain is persistent

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

I have a sensation of burn at my back. it comes and goes. always at the same spot. the feeling is chili being applied on the skin. what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vanita Patel answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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