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What Causes Persistent Tingling Sensation On Left Side Of Head?
Question: For a few months, the left side of my head tingles or is sensitive to the touch and the top left side is very sore to the touch. I have not experienced any trauma what so ever to it.
Brief Answer:
Neuropathy
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
It sounds like you may have developed a neuropathy or skin condition. Neuropathy is a nerve pain and can be quite painful with a burning pins and needles type pain. Skin conditions can cause some soreness to the skin covering the face or to the scalp. Since it is only on one side it sounds more like a neuropatthy. We do not always know what causes neuropathy, sometimes it is diabetes or a vitamin deficiency. I suggest that you see your regular doctor for an exam and you may also need a referral to a neurologist. If your doctor feels that it is more of a skin condition then referral to a dermatologist may be what is indicated.
I hope you get some relief soon.
Dr. Robinson
Neuropathy
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
It sounds like you may have developed a neuropathy or skin condition. Neuropathy is a nerve pain and can be quite painful with a burning pins and needles type pain. Skin conditions can cause some soreness to the skin covering the face or to the scalp. Since it is only on one side it sounds more like a neuropatthy. We do not always know what causes neuropathy, sometimes it is diabetes or a vitamin deficiency. I suggest that you see your regular doctor for an exam and you may also need a referral to a neurologist. If your doctor feels that it is more of a skin condition then referral to a dermatologist may be what is indicated.
I hope you get some relief soon.
Dr. Robinson
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you! I am a diabetic and will be sure to follow up with my doctor.
Brief Answer:
great
Detailed Answer:
I am glad that you will follow up with your doctor. Even if you are not in a great deal of pain it is better to sort out what is going on.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
great
Detailed Answer:
I am glad that you will follow up with your doctor. Even if you are not in a great deal of pain it is better to sort out what is going on.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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