My mom keeps feeling like ants are crawling under the skin on her right shoulder, and it keeps happening a lot. She tries rubbing the area with her fingers, and the feeling goes away for a few minutes, but then it comes back. Should we be worried? Does she need to see a doctor for this?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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5+ Yrs

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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 .

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Answered 04/07/2025

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