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Tingling & Pressure Sensation At The Same Spot On Inside
Question: Tingling & pressure sensation at the same spot on inside my head that lasts for a few seconds at a time. Used to be once or twice a day, then nothing for a week or so, now it's somewhere around 30-40 times a day, every day. The tingling feels like bubbles popping
Brief Answer:
different possible causes
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is quite possible that it may go away
Tingling or other abnormal sensations are commonly due to neuropathy.
Neuropathy refers to abnormal function of the nerves in a particular area.
It can be temporary or permanent
In some persons the exact cause is not found
Some causes are: (1)Trauma to the nerves eg head trauma, arthritis of the spine can affect the nerves to other areas of the body
(2)diabetes
(3)liver or kidney disease
(4)side effect of medication
(5)thyroid disease
(6)low levels of vitamin b12 or folate
(7)abnormal levels of vitamin b6
(8)exposure to toxins
(9)infection such as shingles
(10)neurological conditions such as MS, stroke
If it continues then you may need to be assessed by your doctor. This should include physical examination, full history and blood tests.
Imaging such as CT scan brain, may also be needed
Blood tests would include thyroid, liver and kidney function, complete blood count, ,vitamin levels
Specific treatment depends on the cause found but there are general meds that help with neuropathy eg amitriptyline, tegretol, lyrica, gabapentin
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
different possible causes
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is quite possible that it may go away
Tingling or other abnormal sensations are commonly due to neuropathy.
Neuropathy refers to abnormal function of the nerves in a particular area.
It can be temporary or permanent
In some persons the exact cause is not found
Some causes are: (1)Trauma to the nerves eg head trauma, arthritis of the spine can affect the nerves to other areas of the body
(2)diabetes
(3)liver or kidney disease
(4)side effect of medication
(5)thyroid disease
(6)low levels of vitamin b12 or folate
(7)abnormal levels of vitamin b6
(8)exposure to toxins
(9)infection such as shingles
(10)neurological conditions such as MS, stroke
If it continues then you may need to be assessed by your doctor. This should include physical examination, full history and blood tests.
Imaging such as CT scan brain, may also be needed
Blood tests would include thyroid, liver and kidney function, complete blood count, ,vitamin levels
Specific treatment depends on the cause found but there are general meds that help with neuropathy eg amitriptyline, tegretol, lyrica, gabapentin
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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