I have a burning feeling in my right thigh several years ago. My doctor said I had to stop wearing tight clothes, but that didn’t help. What else can I do?
Dr. Ellie: A burning sensation in a part of the body is often related to a nerve problem.
If the nerves are damaged or are under pressure from the nearby swelling or a scar, they do not function properly. Zend damage can cause numbness, burning pain or weakness. A possible cause of nerve problems can be a spinal cord slut, such as a sliding disc.
If the problem is due to a spinal cord, physiotherapy can improve things. An injury to the area that experiences the burning feeling can also cause nerve problems this is even what injuries that took place a few years ago, because nerve damage can be long-term. Tight clothing or certain sleeping positions are also linked to the problem.
Another cause can be a shingles infection – this is known as neuralgia. The condition is activated by the chicken pox virus – called Varicella Zoster – that remains in the nerves after the usual children’s infection. The virus can pop up again as a shingles as we get older, which causes a painful rash.
In rare cases, patients can get nerve problems due to shingles, although they have not developed the distinctive result.
There is no treatment to get rid of shingles-related neuralgia, but it fades. Painkillers and a special chili pepper, called capsaicin cream, can also reduce symptoms.
Everyone who struggles for sleep due to nerve problems must talk to his doctor about nerve pain stillers such as gabapentine, pregabaline and amitriptyline.
A burning sensation in a part of the body is often related to a nerve problem – which can cause numbness, burning pain or weakness – Dr. Ellie Cannon from
I was prescribed a blood pressure tablet, furosemide, to help reduce swelling in my legs and ankles. However, since I started taking it, I have developed tinnitus. Can the tablets be fault?
Dr. Ellie: Tinnitus – constant hearing sounds that are not there, such as ringing or buzzing – is a well -known side effect of Furosemide.
The blood print medicine helps to protect the heart, but it is also a diuretic, which means that it encourages the body to pass more water. This can help reduce swelling in the legs – a common side effect of high blood pressure.
Furosemide is effective, but ear problems such as deafness and tinnitus are both often reported problems.
Tinnitus is a particularly painful symptom because it can be difficult to ignore and even lead to psychological problems.
Sometimes cutting the dose of a drug can reduce side effects, but this is something that patients should only try under the supervision of a doctor. If the tinnitus disappears, this is almost certainly due to the Furosemide.
However, it is important to emphasize that, although tinnitus can be extremely unpleasant, it is not life -threatening, while high blood pressure is often deadly. For this reason, some patients who develop tinnitus choose to continue to take furosemide because they believe that the benefits outweigh the risks. But this is a decision for the patient to make.
Although there is no simple remedy for chronic back pain, Dr. Ellie Patients would like to say that there are different steps that can be taken to reduce suffering
I am 82 and I have suffered back pain since I was 26. I have had countless scans that have seen nothing wrong. However, I was told that I have low iron mirrors. Could that be the cause of my pain?
Dr. Ellie: Even in the most serious cases, it is very unlikely that low iron will activate back pain.
Iron is a crucial mineral that helps red blood cells to wear oxygen around the body. The majority of our iron intake comes from iron -rich food, including dark green leafy vegetables such as kale, grains and bread, meat, dried fruit and pulses.
When people have low iron levels, this can cause a condition called anemia. It is most common in pregnant women and people who use anti -inflammatory drugs, as well as those with stomach ulcers, piles and some cancers.
The symptoms are usually fatigue, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, pale skin and headache, so it is more likely that back pain would be a non -related problem.
Chronic back pain is common, especially in the elderly. In many cases the symptom can occur despite no signs of damage under a scan.
Although there is no simple remedy, there are several steps that can be taken to reduce suffering.
The most important thing is that it remains active. The natural reaction to pain is to move less. However, this is not the right approach and everyone who suffers from the problem must train regularly. Freely available painkillers such as ibuprofen and paracetamol can help. Many patients also believe that seeing a therapist to learn to learn pain management can be effective.
In some cases, patients can be offered steroid injections, which can suggest some studies. However, this reduction in pain is usually temporary.
A general practitioner can help patients find a combination of measures that is suitable for them.
I am hungry to learn more about night eaters
Are you a ‘Night Eater’? I was surprised to wake up this syndrome recently at night, robbing the kitchen for sugary snacks or carb-heavy treats, sometimes more than once-and just intrigued to hear that it is not unusual.
Although I didn’t hear much of my patients mentioning it, dentists say that about a third of adults are doing it – often at the expense of their teeth. My first question is: why?
Patients of the night -eating syndrome say they can’t get to sleep again unless they feel full. Although occasionally midnight snack is normal, it is a problem if it happens more than once a week. I suspect that blood sugar fluctuations can be blamed, given the strong desires for starchy foods. Like all forms of insomnia, it can leave people exhausted and little mood.
Does this sound familiar? If so, I would like to hear from you – use the e -mail address below.
Why men should also hydrate
Melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, is increasing and this year is expected to see the highest number of cases.
But did you know that men and women develop it in different places?
It is crucial men who hydrate because they are less likely to use products that contain SPF ingredients
Because it is linked to UV exposure, women more often get melanoma on their legs while men find it more often on the back, chest or belly – reflects the way we dress in warm weather.
I wonder if we are starting to see that other differences are coming up. For example, nowadays I do not apply extra SPF is in most moisturizing creams and even makeup. But most men do not use skin care. So can face cancer in the face one day that usually affects men?
Friends often complain that their husbands do not buy their own moisturizing cream. Maybe it’s time to stop whining and instead encourage the habit.
Do you have a question For Dr. Ellie Cannon? E -Mail Drellie@mailonsunday.co.uk.
Dr. Cannon cannot enter into a personal correspondence And her answers must be taken in a general context.
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