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From past 2 days i m have crawling sensation on my scalp..dat sensation is really annoying me..no lice bt i hv little dandruff prblm n also few bumps on my scalp..plz advice me what shud i do..

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Hello, you can use a shampoo containing ketoconazole for now. But you will have to be examined by a Dermatologist to rule out head lice. Schedule an appointment at the earliest as lice can spread to o ...  Read More

Hello i feel like crawling sensation in my body mostly in the breast area and in the foot of my leg and sometimes in other parts of the body sometime some part of the body twitches also some times i get pricking sensation pain is it a serious problem.?Kindly help me.

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Hmm, more detailed history is needed ...  Read More

A couple of weeks before my mother felt a movement in left side of her head. Like something was crawling around inside of it. The crawling sensation is causing itchiness a lot. Pls help nd suggest to whom shall we consult for the treatment.. is it very dangerous?? Now she is feeling the same in her thigh area and in her arm .. bit most often in hea

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Hello. Well I would suggest you to meet a physician first so that we can elicit her history in detail and find out further about the issues...It's very difficult to come to a diagnosis if what it is w ...  Read More

I am currently on holiday in Egypt and I have this sensation that there is bugs and ants crawling on my back but there is nothing actually there this symptom is also accompanied by constapation in the lower abdomen.

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Kindly visit the nearest ER so that you can be evaluated and undergo the necessary investigations such as CBC,etc to find the underlying cause and have it treated accordingly. ...  Read More

My mother feel that ants are crawling under the skin of her right shoulder. And it happens frequently. When she rub her finger on shoulder then that sensation disappear for few minutes and then happens again. Is this a serious problem and need medical treatment?

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Greetings. There can be few medical conditions associated with such description should be ruled out by meeting a Dermatologist. The information provided is limited. A thorough history and clinical ex ...  Read More

I am feeling a crawling sensation below my skin in the whole right leg. Is it a serious issue? Which kind of doctor I need to consult?

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You are suffering from allergic dermatitis causing crawling under skin.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected a ...  Read More

I have crawling sensations on my skin as well as itching. It is only on my scalp, however I have not found any lice or nits?

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You can't feel the mite crawling as they are very tiny. Scabies itching is more at night.. Lice and nits itching occurs in the day too. Also Scabies involving many sites of body not just scalp. Lice c ...  Read More

I have insects crawling sensation continously right leg extending to all toes and burning on the sole

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These are Symptoms of neuritis. Safe, deep acting, effective and curative Homeopathic Medicines will certainly help you. To find the best Similimum for You problem, we require thorough case study and ...  Read More

From few weeks ago, i feel crawling type sensation in upper abdomen. Is it okay or any thing to worry

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Just relax ...  Read More

Why do I sometimes feel like I see small creatures crawling around the corners of my eyes and on the left side of my head while they are actually not?

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This a difficult to answer as this is not a complain I have encountered tired before. Please visit a dermatologist for examination for proper answer. ...  Read More

For the past two months, Iam getting a crawling sensation on my head as if my hair is moving. It happens all the time. Sometimes I get a little shock wave like feel on my right head side. What can it be?. I have no other symptoms and no stress or anxiety. I have consulted a neurologist nearby but the prescription didn't work. What to do with this.

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Nothing to panic by your history ...  Read More

I have been having this crawling sensation in my right ear. It has been months now. I have consulted two ENT specialists and a GP. The ENT specialists found nothing inside my ear, asked me not to use ear buds (which I don't often use). One mentioned my ear has hardly any wax and that could be the reason, and prescribed me ear drops. Hasn't helped.

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I can understand your concern. Please provide more information about your health concern in detail. Focus the camera into the ear canal and click the picture and send ...  Read More

Can someone suggest best dandruff shampoo for sweaty scalp. I have been facing this problem since last 3 years. Due to dandruff hairfall is increasing

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Hi. Dandruff per se will not cause any hair fall. You need to consult a dermatologist for both issues and get evaluated ...  Read More

I am having few episodes of vertigo. I also have some burning electric sensations in head. I also have heaviness at the back of head and feeling of crawling in the scalp.

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Headache & Vertigo can be Associated with Migraine Headache. Please meet your Doctor for clarification. ...  Read More

My daughter 14months old.she can sit and play even more than a hour, if we hold her hands she is able to walk but does not walk independent . she is not able to get up and sit from lying down position.(not yet crawl) is it a developmental delay

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Yes it looks like developmental delay .. ...  Read More

From few days iam suffering from acute burning sensation on scalp forehead and under eye area,also iam suffering from lot of hair fall. I got my tests done everything was ok except vitamin b12 , doctor told me the burning sensation of scalp could be because of peripheral nuerology and gave me vitamins as well as b12 injection. Still what can I do

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Burning of scalp is called trichodynia and one of the common causes is dandruff or stress. ...  Read More

From past three days iam feeling tingling sensation in scalp it seems like it Shifts from area to area ,what could be the cause of it?

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Dandruff. Vitamin deficiency. May be scalp is very dry . Requires conditioner. Consult me online. Share pic More details required. ...  Read More

I have crawling sensation inside head like bed bug is moving around inside (in meninges) since 3 months. Please help. Can a bed bug enter the cranium or is it psychological? I cant sleep at night due to the sensation.

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As you said you are facing this since 3 months. I don’t think it is too much serious thing, but still we can discuss it in detail if you are comfortable. You can consult me online anytime. ...  Read More

I feel a sensation of insects crawling on my body. This usually happens when sleeping. This is from 8-10 months. Why this is so?

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Don't worry.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis a ...  Read More

I have poking and some thing crawling sensation inaude my anal area. I took albendazol 2 times since ce past 2 months. But no relief. I recently took it last week. Symptoms will be worse at night. I feel it could be worms or Pruritus Ani. Please help. I am pregnant with 5th month. I never had worms in my intestine but this time, I don't know what

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Get a stool test done. The sensation may have a different reason. So get EXAMINED by a general surgeon for piles etc. ...  Read More

My daughter who is 21 years. Her scalp is dry, flaky and red. I feel she has scalp psoriasis. What are the causes of this disease? Can it be hereditary as my sister has it? Is it because she uses a lot of head and shoulders a lot? She has hair wash daily can it be because of it?

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According to your explanation there is 2 probability. One is psoriasis and other is seborrheic dermatitis. Psoriasis is hereditary in 10% of patients. It is not due to regular Washing of hair. Send me ...  Read More

I am a food munchie since childhood but have followed strict regime regarding eating habits as well as eating food on time. But I am getting this burning sensations in stomach recently after every meal. What causes burning sensation in stomach? I am male engineer, 26, have started working recently with a MNC.

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May be simple gastritis but for final diagnosis attend clinic ...  Read More

Is there any relation between hormones and scalp acne. Can hormonal imbalance cause severe scalp acne? What are other causes of scalp acne?

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You are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing scalp acne.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by ...  Read More

Ant crawling sensation on leg Since, last 2 months , I'm having ant crawling sensation on my left leg, when it check nothing is there...it is really annoying my. Don’t know what's happening. There is no pain, swelling and itching on it…could you please help me is there need to worry on this situation.

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Don't worry. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, for accurate diagnosis and treatment. ...  Read More

Hi Dr. I have a burning sensation on my scalp....wat would u recommend me to do..I have already visited u for some of my hair problems

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U r suffering from seborrheic dermatitis.. Medicine available for good improvement...... Do direct online consultation by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and tr ...  Read More

Crawling and itchy sensation in left side of head.. sometimes in thigh area also but mostly in head.. lots of itching .. taking medications for weak veins suggested by doctor but now this problem has occured since 25 days. Is it dangerous?? Pls help nd suggest..

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Hello.. Well dear it's really difficult to come to a conclusion of what it is with the history you have shRed with us...I would suggest you to meet a physician in person and get yourself examined and ...  Read More

Sir, both buttock pain around groin area radiating both legs, both foots are like a.Tingling sensation or feeling of ants crawling under skin b.Burning sensation c. Sharp shooting pain or electric current-like sensation d. Stabbing pain still number of doctors consult, my health not recover. present tablets febustat, Dubinor and vitamin table

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Please Are you having gout Please send me all details on practo So that I can guide you precisely Meanwhile Take Tab hifenac TH 1 Twice a day Tab pan 1 perday Cap prelica plus 1 at nt All for 5days Do ...  Read More

Burning like sensation on scalp while getting up from the sleep or while raising the head when sleeping with pillow. Sleeping without pillow causes no symptoms. This sensation started after one night where I feel I pinched my neck nerve due to sleeping position ( was wearing heavy jacket and had tingling feeling in back shoulder and back head). But

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Nothing seems serious but if it is hurting consult nearest orthopedic ...  Read More

This is abhishek 25 years old, from last 2 months, i have got crawling sensation in my body, especially in my back, i am much worried, if that's cancer. I am not sure if it's because of anxiety, i'm anxious.

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I cannot help until I examine the skin. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ...  Read More

I am having itching kind of sensation in my right year for past few days. I have this feeling like something is crawling inside. I tried to clean using an earbud but my ear was already clean i.e no wax. What should I do?

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You may be suffering from otomycosis which is a common type fungal ear infection. Confirmation of diagnosis is necessary before planning any treatment. If confirmed thorough cleaning and antifungal dr ...  Read More

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