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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Right Temple
Hi, I have a swollen right temple, pressure also. I have often a sore lower jaw and weak jaw on the right side. I do clench my teeth while sleeping though I also have intermittant blurry eyes. My right eyelid has over the past 4 years sagged. In regard to the right side, it feels my ear is blocked intermittantly. I had last week extreme joint pain in my index fingers, wrists and shoulder joints. The index finger is still sore and stuff on right hand. I awake most mornings with tingling fingers and toes. I drink 4 standard drinks per night. Could this be the cause? Thank you.
Mon, 27 Apr 2015
Hello!
I read carefully your question and understand your concern.
In my opinion tht symptoms you have in the hands may be a chronic polyneuropathy which is a common feature in chronic alcohol intake.
The symptoms in your head may be a sign of multiple cranial nerve damage, also called multiple cranial nerve neuropathy, which is not symmetric.
I would recommend you to consult with a neurologist, have a good neurological examination, a full blood work and a electroneurography for polyneuropathy.
In the meantime I would recommend treatment with Thiamine ( a vitamine), which is very helpful in your condition.
Hope to have been of help!
Best wishes!
Dr. Abaz Quka
I read carefully your question and understand your concern.
In my opinion tht symptoms you have in the hands may be a chronic polyneuropathy which is a common feature in chronic alcohol intake.
The symptoms in your head may be a sign of multiple cranial nerve damage, also called multiple cranial nerve neuropathy, which is not symmetric.
I would recommend you to consult with a neurologist, have a good neurological examination, a full blood work and a electroneurography for polyneuropathy.
In the meantime I would recommend treatment with Thiamine ( a vitamine), which is very helpful in your condition.
Hope to have been of help!
Best wishes!
Dr. Abaz Quka
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