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What Causes Sharp Pin Prick Pain In The Upper Back?
I have a sharp, pin prick-like sensation in the same location from time to time recently in the upper left part of my back. It s not constant but it is in the same spot. I had my wife look at it and she did not detect anything unusual about it. I thought it might be a splinter from something or an insect bite but there is noting to be seen in the area.
Tue, 16 Aug 2016
This is often caused by caused by peripheral nerve damage. There are many causes of peripheral nerve damage such as diabetes, chronic renal failure, leprosy, vertebral compression, vasculitis, shingles and hypothyroidism etc. Cause needs to be identified.
Advice
1. Investigations – blood sugar (fasting & postprandial)
2. Methylcobalamin 500 mcg once daily per oral for 3 months
Thanks
Advice
1. Investigations – blood sugar (fasting & postprandial)
2. Methylcobalamin 500 mcg once daily per oral for 3 months
Thanks
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