Condition Lookup
Category:
Neurological-Related
Number of Conditions: 1
Brachioradial Pruritus
Specialty: Mental Health and Psychology
Category: Neurological-Related
Sub-category: Sensory Disorders
Symptoms:
intense itching on the outer forearm; worsening with sun exposure or heat; burning or tingling sensations in the affected area
Root Cause:
Compression or irritation of cervical nerve roots (e.g., C5-C6), often linked to degenerative spinal changes or sun exposure.
How it's Diagnosed: videos
Clinical examination, MRI or CT scans of the cervical spine to identify nerve compression, and ruling out dermatological causes.
Treatment:
Avoidance of sun exposure, physical therapy, topical capsaicin or cooling agents, and nerve modulation techniques.
Medications:
Gabapentin or pregabalin (anticonvulsants used for nerve pain); topical anesthetics like lidocaine .
Prevalence:
How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Rare condition; precise prevalence unknown but more common in middle-aged adults.
Risk Factors:
Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
History of spinal arthritis, herniated discs, or prolonged sun exposure.
Prognosis:
The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Can be chronic but manageable with lifestyle changes and appropriate treatment.
Complications:
Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Persistent itching may lead to skin excoriations or secondary infections.