Episode 586
When I scratch part of my body, why do I tingle elsewhere?
The mysterious referred itch phenomenon explained...
Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists
October 11, 20244m 37s
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Show Notes
Jim writes in to say, 'Sometimes when I pinch near my knee, I will feel a tingling or tickling sensation behind one of my shoulder blades. What's up with that?' James Tytko found him an answer, with help from neuroscientist Dr Mark Hoon from the NIH... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Topics
Mark Hoonreferred itchtinglenervous systemspinal corddermatomeneural pathways