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What Causes Burning Sensation In The Scalp?

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Posted on Mon, 18 Jul 2016
Question: My 84 year old mother has been complaining for a few days about hotness on back of her head, today is the first day it is enough to keep her from getting out of bed. A cold towel on the back of her head made her feel a bit better, but she is saying that basically, her whole head is uncomfortable.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (5 hours later)
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The scalp needs to be examined for any localized lesion, redness or swelling. Lymph nodes associated with the area should also be examined for any swelling or tenderness. If the local examination is normal then neurological and systemic causes need to be looked for. Blood pressure should be checked and visual acuity should also be assessed. If there is any focal neurological deficit then brain imaging should be advised. Basic metabolic panel, ESR, Complete blood count should be done as part of the workup. Gabapentin and tramadol can be advised as treatment to look for improvement, empirically if no cause is determined.


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What Causes Burning Sensation In The Scalp?

Brief Answer: Explained Detailed Answer: Hello and Welcome I appreciate your concern The scalp needs to be examined for any localized lesion, redness or swelling. Lymph nodes associated with the area should also be examined for any swelling or tenderness. If the local examination is normal then neurological and systemic causes need to be looked for. Blood pressure should be checked and visual acuity should also be assessed. If there is any focal neurological deficit then brain imaging should be advised. Basic metabolic panel, ESR, Complete blood count should be done as part of the workup. Gabapentin and tramadol can be advised as treatment to look for improvement, empirically if no cause is determined. Wishing you best of health Thanks Let me know if you have any query Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action. For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107 Dr. M.S. Khalil