US Medical Term · symptoms
Burning Sensation
Sensación de ardor
Also: Ardor (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Burning Sensation |
| Spanish (Español) | Sensación de ardor |
| Chinese (中文) | 灼熱感 |
| Korean (한국어) | 작열감 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Cảm giác bỏng rát |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Pakiramdam ng pagsusunog |
| Portuguese (Português) | Sensação de queimação |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | อาการแสบร้อน |
| Japanese (日本語) | 灼熱感 |
What it means
A burning sensation is a feeling of heat or fire in a specific area of the body without an external heat source. It is commonly felt in the chest (heartburn), throat, stomach, skin, feet, hands, or along a nerve path. Causes include acid reflux, urinary tract infections, peripheral neuropathy, nerve damage, skin conditions such as dermatitis or shingles, or reactions to medications. The severity can range from mild and annoying to intense and disabling. Tell your provider where the burning is, when it started, how long it lasts, and whether anything makes it better or worse, to help identify the underlying cause.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I have a burning sensation in my chest after I eat, especially at night.
Tengo una sensación de ardor en el pecho después de comer, especialmente por la noche.
My feet have a constant burning and tingling feeling, especially at night.
Mis pies tienen una sensación constante de ardor y hormigueo, especialmente por la noche.
I feel a burning sensation when I urinate.
Siento una sensación de ardor cuando orino.
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Last reviewed: September 2026