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What Causes Severe Burning Sensation In The Palm And Fingers?

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Posted on Mon, 4 Sep 2017
Question: Hello there, my wife's age is 43. She is having burning sensation in palm and fingers. She drinks around 12 glass of water. Can you please suggest the reason. Is there a need for medication. Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Check her blood sugar, thyroid function...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I assume she is having burning sensation for few weeks / months and not suddenly for a day or two. If my assumption is wrong, correct me in the follow up.

Now, there are a few known reasons for burning sensation of palms and fingers. She needs to undergo few tests to confirm if any of those is/are the cause. I suggest the following test (if they were not performed recently):
1. Complete blood count, including ESR and CRP
2. Thyroid function test
3. Fasting and post prandial blood sugar
4. Serum Vitamin b12 and vitamin D level
5. Serum electrolytes and serum creatinine

You may get these tests done through her local doctor.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you need further clarifications.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Prasad J (3 days later)
Hello Dr. XXXXXXX
Thanks for your answer. My wife has thyroid and she has been taking medicine for few years. After your advice I got her thyroid test done and attached the report. Kindly advise.
Regards
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (30 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Need dose readjustment...

Detailed Answer:
Just based on her Thyroid function test, she needs thyroid dose adjustment. The dose of thyroid supplement should be lowered. However, this decision should be taken by her treating doctor based on her symptoms.

The burning sensation, in my opinion, is not related to this thyroid status. I look forward to other reports.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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What Causes Severe Burning Sensation In The Palm And Fingers?

Brief Answer: Check her blood sugar, thyroid function... Detailed Answer: Hi, I assume she is having burning sensation for few weeks / months and not suddenly for a day or two. If my assumption is wrong, correct me in the follow up. Now, there are a few known reasons for burning sensation of palms and fingers. She needs to undergo few tests to confirm if any of those is/are the cause. I suggest the following test (if they were not performed recently): 1. Complete blood count, including ESR and CRP 2. Thyroid function test 3. Fasting and post prandial blood sugar 4. Serum Vitamin b12 and vitamin D level 5. Serum electrolytes and serum creatinine You may get these tests done through her local doctor. Hope this helps. Let me know if you need further clarifications. Regards