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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 a burning sensation on my waist. Please tell me what could be the cause.

Query: Hello doctor,I have a burning sensation on my waist. Please tell me what could be the cause?  Read Full »


Dr. Ohams Ike Henry

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your HVS (high vaginal swab) was negative, so I presume it did not have discharge. Have you done a pelvic scan because if there are infection and collection at the pouch of Douglas, you may not see a visible discharge. Do you have a regular menstrual cycle, like a pr...  Read Full »

I have dry, flaky skin after using anti-acne creams. Kindly help.

Query: Hi doctor,Recently I have been prescribed Tretinoin 0.25 cream and Benzaclin gel for my mild acne but ever since I started I have been getting dry and flaky skin around my eyes and mouth and burns on my cheek. Which cream is causing this? And how do I continue using them, if so?  Read Full »


Dr. Shanza Ikram

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.I have gone through your case. Actually, it is a very common side effect of Tretinoin cream and sometimes Bezclin (Clindamycin and Benzoyl peroxide) also causes it. My opinion is to stop both medicines for a week. If you have severe burning use Hydrocortisone cream only on...  Read Full »

I have inflammation and burning sensation in my anus after having intercourse. Is this HPV?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 24-year-old bisexual male. 10 months ago a friend stroked his penis between my thighs, and suddenly his penis slipped and entered my anus for merely an inches, and he pulled out then we stopped performing it. And after four months I got constipation and hard stools, and then da...  Read Full »


Dr. C. Elanchezhian

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. HPV (Human papillomavirus), usually HPV infection does not cause any noticeable symptoms or health problems. Some time produce genital warts.For your complaints, constipation and burning sensation may be due to piles or anal fissure. So better go for the rectal exam ...  Read Full »

I have burning pain in my penis and yellow-colored urine. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I have burning pain in my penis and yellow colored urine which smells like fish or ammonia. Whenever I eat hot food or hot drinks the burning increases. I would feel better after drinking water. Please give me medicine for the above problem.  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can have acute urinary tract infection. For that, you can investigate with urine routine microscopic examination. If pus cells and bacteria present then urine culture can be done for further work up. It is advisable to drink lots of water and fruit juices. Avoid the...  Read Full »

I am experiencing a persistent burning sensation on both sides of my eyes which often flares up. Why so?

Query: Hello doctor,I am experiencing a persistent burning sensation on the sides of both my eyes, resembling an allergy, and it has been occurring for years. Recently, it has been intensifying. At times, the sensation subsides, but it often flares up, and the burning is more prominent.Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the details and the images that were provided (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) and I do understand your concern. The concern you are currently having in terms of discomfort in the temple areas is a sign of eczema. Currently b...  Read Full »

Will eating gutkha burn my mouth and leave a white patch?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 34 year old male. I am eating gutkha for the past 12 years and now I have found a white patch in my mouth and I consulted an ENT. He suggested me 10 days course of one Asbex tablet and one cream for the white patch. I am using it for 10 days and now the white patch is slowly disapp...  Read Full »


Dr. Tooba Qazi

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Keep applying that gel for two weeks more. Avoid spicy food for one month. You have to take less spicy food for your entire life if you want to stay away from cancer. That's the bad news for you that you are experiencing the first few symptoms of oral cancer that is bur...  Read Full »

I have a constant burning feeling on my tongue. Please help.

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 have burning discomfort in my legs and hands. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 46-year-old female. I have burning discomfort in my legs, buttocks, arms, hands, and lower back for six days. There is no weakness, no tingling, no numbness, no confusion, and no stroke symptoms. My friend told me that I might have multiple sclerosis. What could it be?  Read Full »


Dr. Hitesh Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know some more details about your symptoms, 1. Did you have burning sensations over the whole body below the neck at one time? Or had uneven patchy distribution? Or the location of burning sensation was varying with time like, sometimes at legs, someti...  Read Full »

I am a 35-year-old man with digestive issues. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 35-year-old man who has been experiencing digestive issues for the past year. I have a habit of consuming oily and fried foods, and I feel my stomach is burning badly. Can you help me understand the role of diet in digestion and offer guidance on improving my digestive health?...  Read Full »


Dr. Sugandh Garg

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I suggest you do the following to help with your digestive symptoms. Make sure you are well-hydrated. Take plenty of fluids. Regular walking, yoga, and exercise will help. Oily fried foods are high in carbohydrat...  Read Full »

What could be causing recurrent bloating and vaginal burning?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 36-year-old female, weighing 112.44 pounds and height of 5 feet 3.78 inches. Currently, I am experiencing bloating in my stomach along with a burning sensation in my vagina. These symptoms have recurred despite being successfully treated a year ago. The previous treatment provi...  Read Full »


Dr. Saurabh Subhash Pandya

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Please respond to the below questions: Are you experiencing any vaginal discharge? Do you have any urinary issues such as frequency, dysuria ( painful or difficult urination), or urgency? Are you diabetic? Based on your symptoms...  Read Full »

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