Affected Area Is Warm
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Try one of these related symptoms.
Redness
The area is hot to touch
Skin has heat
The lower leg feels hot
Calf feels hot
The crotch feels hot
The soles are hot
Shin has heat
Swelling on the affected area
My back feels hot
My hands are hot
I think my skin is hot and cellulitis
About the Symptom
The area of concern is warmer to touch than you might expect or warmer than the surrounding tissues or structures.
When to See a Doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
- Fever
- Headache
- Dysphagia
- Neck pain / stiffness
- Swelling of the affected area
- Lower leg edema
Possible Causes
Generally, Affected area is warm can be related to:
- Suppurative Lymphadenitis
Lymphadenitis suppurativa is the inflammation and suppuration (pus formation) of lymph nodes in the body.
- Insect Bite
Irritation and inflammation of the skin caused by mosquito bites, bee stings, and other insects.
- Photosensitivity
A condition in which the skin is extremely sensitive to sunlight and ultraviolet rays. It can be caused by medications and autoimmune disease (body's immune system attacking its own cells).
- Erythema Nodosum
- Mastitis
Related Serious Diseases
Sometimes, Affected area is warm may be related to these serious diseases:
- Cellulitis / Erysipelas
A bacterial skin infection, cellulitis occurs when bacteria invade the skin through a tear, which can be caused by insect bites, wounds, or scratching. People with diabetes and weakened immune systems have a higher risk.
- Mumps
- Osteomyelitis
- Third Degree Burn
- Anaphylaxis
Doctor's Diagnostic Questions
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:
- Is the affected area hot to touch?
- How has the heat in your affected skin area changed?
- How long has the affected area of skin felt hot to touch?
Reviewed By:
Maxwell J. Nanes, DO (Emergency Medicine)
Dr Nanes received a doctorate from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and went on to complete a residency in emergency medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. There he trained at Froedtert Hospital and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in the practice of adult and pediatric emergency medicine. He was a chief resident and received numerous awards for teaching excellence during his time there. | | After residency he took a job at a community hospital where he and his colleagues worked through the toughest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
Content updated on Feb 6, 2025
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