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 lower abdominal pain and chest burning with blood in vomit. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am experiencing lower abdominal pain and chest burning and constant bloating and I am gassy today and when I threw up it burned even worse in my chest and throat with some blood mixed in it. I am a smoker. But what could this be? I have been told before without tests that it is gastri... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. In your query you have mentioned a little bit of blood, a little for you could be a sizable amount in the eyes of a physician. Also, you have mentioned that you developed vomiting mixed with blood during or after your pregnancy. During the course of pregnancy some mothe... Read Full »
I have a low-grade burning sensation in the right thigh near the groin. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a low grade burning sensation in the upper thigh on the right side, near the groin. I have the same burning sensation in the left arm, below the shoulder to forearm. I have heaviness in my legs with a sharp pain in the feet. It got started after taking Ativan. This burning is prett... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms are related to anxiety or peripheral neuropathy. I have reviewed all your tests, (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and they are perfectly normal. You have vitamin B12 level in a higher range, and it is not a problem. Coming to this point, I w... Read Full »
Why is there burning sensation, redness and pain in feet in a diabetic?
Query: Hello doctor, I am diabetic since 12 years and BP is 85/160 after taking medicine for diabetes. I used to take Galvasmet 50/500 BD doses for the last one month. I am getting pain in both my feet at the lower portion, burning sensation, and redness. I am not able to walk fast and below the foot, it ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your symptoms may be an indication of uncontrolled high blood sugar. Your fasting and postprandial levels look fine, but will only give you the levels on the day of testing. It is important to check HbA1c level once in six months. This will... Read Full »
What are the effects of Adderall on the penis?
Query: Hi doctor, Around 15 years ago, I used to take a lot of Amphetamine and used to masturbate a lot. As a result, I caused a huge amount of damage to the penis and it constantly leaked urine. three years ago, I plucked up the courage finally to see a urologist, who said that my urethra was red and angr... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please relax and do not worry. I think there is no relation about your past habit of Amphetamines and present burning in urethra. The burning pain of the urethra may be due to subclinical infection, which is not detected in urine test that you had. Did you have a urine ... Read Full »
I had an acid reflux problem and a burning sensation on my tongue.
Query: Hello doctor, I had an acid reflux problem and a burning sensationon my tongue for some time. Also, I notice some bumps on the side of the tongue. I am afraid that there might be some serious disease of the tongue. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. How long have you had this ulcer? Is this the first time, or have you got this before treating your GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)? Or did the ulcers appear after you stopped taking your medicines? I have reviewed your attachment ... Read Full »
What is the reason for red meatus and burning sensation during urination?
Query: Hi doctor, My meatus is red and has a small spot on one side. There is a constant burning sensation when I urinate. I am frequently urinating in small amounts. Recently, I had a DRE, and they told me that my prostate is enlarged. I have a foul smell from my penis. I never had this problem before. I... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It looks like a urinary tract infection which has resulted in some inflammation around the meatus. I would like to know whether you had tenderness in your prostate during an e... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have severe burning in my stomach after eating and while changing my position. I used to smoke. It feels like something is flowing through my stomach. I had a problem emptying my stomach, and it was severe in the morning. I took Normaxin, Velgut, and Rabonik Plus for three weeks, as ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I would like to know a bit more about your problem. For appropriate advice, please follow up with me with the following information: 1) When did your problem start? 2) How did it progress, increase, or decrease? 3) Do you have any vomiting or na... Read Full »
Can COVID-19 cause only a burning sensation in the throat?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a burning sensation in my throat for the last seven days, and there are no other symptoms. Can I be affected by COVID-19? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. As your area is facing more cases of COVID-19, it is good that you are seeking medical advice for your symptoms. First of all, I would like to say do not panic. The burning sensation in the throat can be due to some irritation that has ... Read Full »
I have burning sensations in the body with numbness. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been having burning sensations in my chest, arms, and back, numbness in both sides of face, and shortness of breath. I have also been having weakness of the legs. I went to the ER on sunday and they did not know what is going on. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms are suggestive of possible anxiety. From the other hand vyvanse can lead to such symptoms as a common adverse effect. Coming to this point I would recommend taking Alprazolam at a low dose for anxiety. ... Read Full »
Burning sensation persists after chlamydia infection. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,A few months ago, I got Chlamydia infection. I did the treatment and it is gone. But not totally. I still feel the burning in my penis. Some days it is strong and some days I do not feel much. I do not have a visible secretion but some symptoms are still there. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Burning sensation while urinating could be due to many causes like urinary tract infection, urethral exposure to irritants like soap, the presence of salts like urate or oxalate salts in urine, exposure to trauma or local fungal infection in the urethra. In order to fi... Read Full »
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