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What Causes Random Spots Of Warm Sensations On The Hips, Chest And Back?

Posted on Wed, 2 Nov 2016

Question: My wife, 65 yrs old, experiences hot spots within hips, under breasts and occasionally in the middle back area -there is no pain
- what might be the cause of this symptom ?

Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please upload images

Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir

I can certainly understand your concern.

Before attributing these spots to aging, it's important to rule out malignant. skin conditions precisely.

Therefore I request you to kindly upload images of the spots for a thorough assessment.

Thus will help me to guide you appropriately.

Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (11 hours later)

Maybe I worded the condition incorrectly and there is a mis-understanding. There are no surface skin "spots" or "discoloration" of the skin. My wife experiences heat "hot spots" under the skin in the areas mentioned in my original question.

Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (40 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Possible neuropathic features

Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir

There seems to miscommunication between us.

Okay in case she is perceiving the hot spots, thus might imply neuropathic features.

It's advisable to get her blood sugar levels tested.

Additionally, it's important to get a complete thyroid assessment through thyroid profile.

Meanwhile I prescribe oral pills of Methylcobalamin 1500 mcg and Pregabalin 75 mg one pill each once a day for 3 weeks to control the symptoms.

Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe these pills to you.

Post your further questions if any.

Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj