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Why Am I Experiencing Burning Sensation In The Hands And Legs?
Question: Hi doctor, my father is having problem of burning sensation in body mostly in legs and hands.he always feel like that there is something burning in his muscles in leg and hand.why does it happen.what is the treatment for such problem.
Brief Answer:
Get examined and evaluated by a neurologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
Possibility of neuropathy is likely.
Is there any history of diabetes, renal disease, liver disease, chronic drug ingestion, alcohol intake, vitamin deficiencies?
You should get him examined by a neurologist.
Nerve conduction testing may be required.
Blood investigations like blood sugar, vitamin B 12, liver function tests, renal function test may be required.
Drugs like pregabalin or Gabapentin can be taken for relief.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Get examined and evaluated by a neurologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
Possibility of neuropathy is likely.
Is there any history of diabetes, renal disease, liver disease, chronic drug ingestion, alcohol intake, vitamin deficiencies?
You should get him examined by a neurologist.
Nerve conduction testing may be required.
Blood investigations like blood sugar, vitamin B 12, liver function tests, renal function test may be required.
Drugs like pregabalin or Gabapentin can be taken for relief.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Actually he is on psychiatric related medicine as he went into depression in Dec last year and then started taking medicine.Now some Medici e has been stopped but still qutipine and some vitamins d and vitamin b1 are being given.Now he is not in depression but feel pain in nerves so he doesn't feel happy.Should we stop his psychiatric treatment and start focussing on meri related problem
Brief Answer:
Get investigations as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You can continue with these medications and get investigations done as discussed earlier.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Get investigations as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You can continue with these medications and get investigations done as discussed earlier.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
ok.can you suggest any famous neurologist in XXXXXXX ncr
Brief Answer:
Get a consultation at these places
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You can visit XXXX
XXXX hospital is another option.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Get a consultation at these places
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You can visit XXXX
XXXX hospital is another option.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
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