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Life Sciences => Physiology & Medicine => Topic started by: thedoc on 06/08/2013 22:30:01

Title: What produces a sensation of hot skin?
Post by: thedoc on 06/08/2013 22:30:01

Dizzyliz asked the Naked Scientists:
   
My body temperature is regular but my outside skin and my bones in my arms are burning! My lips are very hot. I have lost a lot of weight. If I eat meat all the liquid comes out and then the meat crumbles. I feel like I'm swallowing sand. What causes this?

Please help me thank you!

What do you think?

Title: Re: What produces a sensation of hot skin?
Post by: CliffordK on 07/08/2013 00:05:22

I hope you've discussed these concerns with your physician. 

A little more information would be helpful.

• How old are you?
• Male?  Female?
• Night Sweats?  Abnormal Perspiration?
• Any Medications?

The differential diagnosis might include:
Menopause
Pregnancy?
Thyroid or Parathyroid problems?
Glioma or Tumors.
Lymphoma
Diabetes
Diabetes Insipidus.

Title: Re: What produces a sensation of hot skin?
Post by: CliffordK on 07/08/2013 00:07:51

Here is a list of symptoms related to Hot Dry Skin (http://symptomchecker.webmd.com/single-symptom?symptom=hot,-dry-skin&symid=314)

Title: Re: What produces a sensation of hot skin?
Post by: RD on 07/08/2013 00:45:43

Anxiety can cause xerostomia (dry mouth), making swallowing difficult,
and flushing (hot skin), making you feel hot without having a raised core temperature.

If you have unintentionally lost a lot of weight over a short period of time then you should definitely visit your doctor