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Suggest Treatment For A Burning Sensation On The Forearm

Hi I have a symptom for on and off for awhile. I have a burning sensation in my right forearm (underside). Thought it was an allergic reaction to detergent but no skin rash or tenderness. Mostly feels burning when in use and when I first get up in morning. Comes and goes
Thu, 12 May 2016
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Thanks for contacting healthcare magic..

You have problem of burning sensation in arm that may be because of diabetic neuropathy.
Check your blood sugar level .

Any nerve compression may cause burning sensation in arm.
Surgical nerve decopression therapy can use in this condition.

Peripheral neuropathy can cause burning sensation at forearm.Diabetes ,overweight,high blood pressure common cause for peripherals neuropathy.

Allergy of detergent may cause burning sensation.
Alcohol drinking worsen this condition.
Vitamin deficincey may cause tingling sensation in arm.

Some autoimmune diseasemay ruled out.
MRI is helpful for further diagnosis.

Take care.
Thank you very much.


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Suggest Treatment For A Burning Sensation On The Forearm

Thanks for contacting healthcare magic.. You have problem of burning sensation in arm that may be because of diabetic neuropathy. Check your blood sugar level . Any nerve compression may cause burning sensation in arm. Surgical nerve decopression therapy can use in this condition. Peripheral neuropathy can cause burning sensation at forearm.Diabetes ,overweight,high blood pressure common cause for peripherals neuropathy. Allergy of detergent may cause burning sensation. Alcohol drinking worsen this condition. Vitamin deficincey may cause tingling sensation in arm. Some autoimmune diseasemay ruled out. MRI is helpful for further diagnosis. Take care. Thank you very much.