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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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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 »


Dr. Karthik Rajan

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 »

I have severe burning in my stomach after eating, and it persists despite taking medications. Please help.

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 »


Dr. Arvind Guru

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 »


Dr. Mohammed Shah Alam

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 »


Dr. Aida Abaz Quka

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 »


Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim

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 »

For the last few years, I have serious acidity problem. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 24-year-old male. For the last few years, I have serious acidity problem in my stomach. Every day I need to fight against that. Either I need to take an antacid in the morning or evening else it more than normal acidity. I feel a burning sensation in my stomach, and like heart bur...  Read Full »


Dr. Roshan Tiwari

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As I can see you have interactable acidity, I would like to recommend some dietary modifications and medications.  Read Full »

My eyes often feel dry and uncomfortable. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 24-year-old female. My eyes often feel dry, gritty, and uncomfortable, especially in the evenings or when working on a computer for extended periods. My eyes have occasional redness, which I assume is related to dry eyes. I also experience a burning or itching sensation in my eyes....  Read Full »


Dr. Gopal R. Damani

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Dry eye disease is common when your tears cannot provide adequate lubrication for your eyes. Tears can be inadequate and unstable for many reasons. For example, dry eyes may only happen if you produce enough or good-quality tears. This tear i...  Read Full »

Why does my sister have leg pain from the thigh to the knee?

Query: Hello doctor, The problem is with my second elder sister who is unmarried and aged 62 years. She was a school teacher and has retired from service. She is 160 cms in height and weighs 60 kg. She falls under the category lean to good health except for a bulging tummy. Main problems are, 1. Pain in bo...  Read Full »


Dr. Niranjanan M Raghavn

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Went through your queries and the files attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This clinical scenario is possible in two cases. 1) Compression of the spinal cord at the cervical level or lumbar level or both. 2) Peripheral neuropathy is affectin...  Read Full »

I have a bump on the shaft with mild burning sensation. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, My partner and I have been together for three months and decided not to use protection anymore since she has birth control in her arm. I started to notice a bump on the shaft for the past two weeks. It is on the outside where the shaft and testicles touch. A couple of days ago, it was...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashok Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and gone through the attached images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). After careful inspection of the attached image and considering relevant history, including unprotected sexual intercourse, duration of exposure around ...  Read Full »

I have burning sensation in my face, arms and back of the neck. Why?

Query: I’m a 23 Y/O FEMALE Weight 260lbs Height 5’5 Current Medications: Paxil 80Mg once daily for anxiety and panic disorder and OCD and PTSD/omeprazole slow release tab once daily / B complex vitamin once daily/ vitamin d once daily Starting at about 14 I would wake up with burning sensatio...  Read Full »


Dr. Penchilaprasad Kandikattu

Answer: Hello Dear sorry about your health condition. But don't worry dear I'm with you to answer any questions from your side. Please answer for few questions. Dear did you suffering from any hypothyroidism?? Any family history or depression or major illness. Possible causes are like 1. sero negetiv...  Read Full »

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