My mom keeps feeling like ants are crawling under the skin of her right shoulder, and it happens quite often. When she rubs her finger there, the sensation goes away for a little while but then comes back. Is this something serious or should we see a...
The sensation your mother is experiencing, often described as ants crawling under the skin, is medically known as formication. It is a type of paresthesia, which refers to abnormal sensations without an apparent physical cause. 1.Neurological Causes like Nerve Compression,peripheral neuropathy etc.Dry skin and localised irritation,anxiety or stress can manifest as physical sensations.Vitamin deficiencies or any systemic diseases can also cause this. Consult a physician .