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After Having A Injury At The Back Of Head Experiencing Dizziness & Tingling Sensation
i am 47 i was a passenger in a car that was rear ended i hit the back of my head, i was told that i had a neck injury a month later i have balanced problems and when i put my arm up i get dizzy i also have tingling sensations in my back and stinging feeling at the back of my head what is this tingling im getting.
Fri, 22 Mar 2019
Hello,
Your symptoms are common after that type of whiplash injury. They are due to muscle spasms with local inflammation and irritation of nerve roots, producing tingling sensations and mild dizziness.
It may persist for weeks and months even. Often psychological factors play a contributing role in prolonging symptoms so should try to relax, physical therapy with stretching exercises or yoga may help.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Olsi Taka, Neurologist
Your symptoms are common after that type of whiplash injury. They are due to muscle spasms with local inflammation and irritation of nerve roots, producing tingling sensations and mild dizziness.
It may persist for weeks and months even. Often psychological factors play a contributing role in prolonging symptoms so should try to relax, physical therapy with stretching exercises or yoga may help.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Olsi Taka, Neurologist
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