Burning Sensation

A burning sensation is a sharp, prickly pain, which may occur in any body part. The cause depends on the location. In the arms and legs, the causes include Peripheral neuropathy, Raynaud's syndrome, whereas, in muscles, it can be due to Fibromyalgia, myofacial pain syndrome, and herniated disc. Strep throat, Acid reflux, Canker sores, periodontal disease, and acidic foods are responsible for it in the mouth, and yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis result in burning sensation in the genitals.

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I have recovered from Bell's palsy, but now I have developed a strong metallic taste in my mouth with a burning sensation. Why so?

Query: Hello doctor,I had Bell's palsy five months back. I seemed to fully recover but last month I have developed a strong metallic taste in my mouth with a burning sensation in my mouth that comes and goes. Is this still related to Bell's palsy?Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Basuki Nath Bhagat

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I understand your concern. It could be related to Bell's palsy. Is the present symptom always present even without food? Do you have symptoms of altered taste during palsy? Is any recurrence of symptoms present? Whether you had a mild or severe form of palsy? What medi...  Read Full »

Which foods are suitable for a person with antral gastric erosion?

Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with a antral gastric erosion eight months ago. I did not have H.pylori infection and I am still taking medication but it is not helping. Eventhough my health developed quite a bit but it is not normal. I still cannot eat dairy foods, spicy or fastfoods. Even a bit spi...  Read Full »


Dr. Darshan Kanani

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Antral gastric erosion is a condition where there is a loss of the surface layer of the stomach lining in the antrum (the lower part of the stomach), which can cause symptoms like belching, burping, and burning sensation in the chest. ...  Read Full »

I have had a sinus infection, and now I have a burning sensation in my gums, toothache, and pain in my eye socket and cheek. Are these related?

Query: Hi doctor,Last year I had a covid infection for the very first time. I became very congested, like when you have bad flu, and unable to clear the nose properly. This quickly turned into a sinus infection. The congestion was on the left side in the maxillary sinus and nostril. I felt severe pain and ...  Read Full »


Dr. Krishna Swaroop Achanta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. I will be answering your query shortly.  Read Full »

Why do I have a stomach ache and burning sensation between my breasts?

Query: Hello doctor, I have severe stomach pain and a burning sensation in between my breasts that has been getting worse over the last week. I have FND, Tourette, PTSD, and ASD.  Read Full »


Dr. Muntaqa Butt

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Stomach and chest burning is due to acidity when the stomach lining is disturbed, and hydrochloric acid produced in the stomach invades that lining and causes burning. It is due to many reasons, such as a sedentary lifestyle, smoking, alcohol, eating too much at one ...  Read Full »

I have a broken tooth with pain and burning sensation in tongue. What can be done?

Query: Hello doctor, A few years back, I started neglecting my teeth, and hence I am suffering from cavities in some of my teeth. I did not have any cavities a few months back, but now the tooth is broken, and they have a sharp edge now. So for the past two days, I have been suffering from toothache and a...  Read Full »


Dr. Asrani Vijay Khemchand

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I would suggest getting an intraoral periapical radiograph; depending on it, root canal treatment or extraction might be needed. I would suggest the following: Tablet Feldene 20 mg (Piroxicam) twice daily for pain. Apply Anbesol (Benzo...  Read Full »

I have a low WBC count and a burning sensation in my limbs. Is this due to cell phone radiation?

Query: Hello doctor, I have unexplained bruises on my legs, huge fibroids, and a burning sensation in my limbs that wakes me up each night. I have a WBC count of 3500 WBC per microliter and 3.96 cells/mcL RBCs. In addition, for the past few months, I have been experiencing a burning sensation in my hands w...  Read Full »


Dr. Singh Smrita

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. Your WBC (white blood cell) count is not a cause for concern as it is only slightly low. I do not think radiation from your phone is responsible for the burning sensation in your hands and feet. Burning sensation ...  Read Full »

I have a burning sensation in my back, neck, and arms, along with muscle twitching. Can this be ALS?

Query: Hello doctor, I have burning sensations throughout my body, including my feet, back, and arms. Muscle twitching for ten days so far in almost every area of the body. My muscle jerks at night as I fall asleep. I am concerned if this is ALS.   Read Full »


Dr. Aida Abaz Quka

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would explain that sensory symptoms like burning sensation are not signs of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), so we can completely exclude ALS in your situation. I suggest checking vitamin B12, D, and thyroid hormone levels for possib...  Read Full »

Can neuropathy cause swelling?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 65-year-old male. I was told I have neuropathy a little over a year ago. And I weigh around 230 pounds.  Read Full »


Dr. Aida Abaz Quka

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reviewed your uploaded image (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and would explain that it seems that you are suffering from lymphoedema (which means poor drainage of the lymph in the venous system). The neuropathy is not the cause of swelling, but it...  Read Full »

I have had a persistent burning sensation in the tongue with ear and jaw pain. Is it a sign of oral cancer?

Query: Hello doctor, I have had persistent tongue-burning symptoms on the right side of my tongue for the last six months. I have been using a complete upper denture and a partial lower denture. After using my partial lower denture for a few days, I started having frequent ear and jaw pain, mainly on the l...  Read Full »


Dr. Mohammed Osama Aboborda

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Oral cancer does not start with a burning sensation in the tongue. It can start with an ulcer or a cauliflower mass which is usually painless. Please capture a photo of your tongue from both sides and send it to me. The...  Read Full »

I had pain and bleeding after sex which subsided four days ago, but I have a burning sensation. Is it serious?

Query: Hi doctor, I had sex one night which I do not remember as I was fully sloshed, and in the morning I noticed I was bleeding, and even the condom was full of blood. When I went to pee after two hours, it was again full of blood with slight pain. After two days, the pain has gone, but I have a burning ...  Read Full »


Dr. Arjun Ajamal Bhai Chaudhari

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It was the first time bleeding due to a hymenal rupture. It normally happens the first time, but you must visit a local gynecologist. It is good that there is no bleeding. For burning sensation, it is an infection and some inflammation of the vagina and vulva due to the...  Read Full »

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