Hot patches

[hotpatch]

I have been having very strange hot patches occur on my left leg only in the calf to shin area on the front.  It is as if something is burning that area and lasts from 30 -45 mins  Does not appear to have any physical difference.  This same phenomenom occurred on my left cheek yesterday.  Now I am worried.  Does this sound familiar to anyone?

[Dr_Smita_S]

Hi

Thanks for writing in.
Patches of hot sensation on leg, face or other parts might be indicative of sensory neuropathy, multiple sclerosis, peripheral neuropathies, nerve entrapment, diabetes, vitamin B12 deficiency and several other causes. Do you have any other associated symptoms like visual disturbances, balance problem or others? You should consult a neurologist for a complete examination. An MRI may be required to diagnose the condition.

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Take care

[Dalubaba]

Yes it is close to somthing which i had for 4 decades.. I am 78.I used feel hot in my soles for few seconds anytime anyday in summer and in winter I used to feel cool/heae sensation for few seconds. I maust have talked many doctors(I was medical representative) and none thought it immportant. Now I am 78.I havesensation of tight feet without any problem in moving.Pathology is not known.All test(including neuropathic) are negative.You will find number of postings under "numbness" All complaing about   unexplainable sensations without any cure.Sombody did say that chiroprocor helped and the patient get cured. We dont have qualifed chiroproctor in India atleast in the town i reside.I am trying to find sombody doing chiropractice.