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What Causes Burning Sensation In The Brain?
Question: What causes a burning/hot sensation in brain?
Brief Answer:
The possible causes may be many.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Burning/hot sensation in brain may be related to intracranial diseases such brain vessels aneurysm/vascular malformations, stroke etc.
If there is no cause found after completion of examinations, anxiety and depression may be the culprit.
In my opinion, imaging studies such brain MRI is necessary to understand better your condition.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Greetings.
The possible causes may be many.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Burning/hot sensation in brain may be related to intracranial diseases such brain vessels aneurysm/vascular malformations, stroke etc.
If there is no cause found after completion of examinations, anxiety and depression may be the culprit.
In my opinion, imaging studies such brain MRI is necessary to understand better your condition.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Greetings.
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Dr. Raju A.T
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