When I scratch part of my body, why do I tingle elsewhere?

The mysterious referred itch phenomenon explained...
11 October 2024
Presented by James Tytko

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Scratching an itch

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Jim writes in to say, 'Sometimes when I pinch near my knee, I will feel a tingling or tickling sensation behind one of my shoulder blades. What's up with that?' James Tytko found him an answer, with help from neuroscientist Dr Mark Hoon from the NIH...

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