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Ceruroplasmin

A 29-year-old female asked:

Have low ceruloplasmin and kayser rings. what is likelihood i have wilsons and how urgent is treatment?

Specializes in Neurology

Possible Wilsons: Given you have both of those findings, you certainly have a higher chance of having Wilsons. Since this was tested, I assume you have care. You li... Read More

3.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Tingling on left side of face and arm

A 28-year-old male asked:

Feeling numbness/tingling right side of face& body for almost a day. what can be causing this? i felt a pinch on right arm when it started.

Specializes in Neurology

Need to see Dr.: You are young, so this is reassuring. However, when your face is involved, it suggests that you are having something happening in your brain, not in ... Read More

3.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Headache moves around my head

A 19-year-old female asked:

I have a tiny hard bump on my head it hurts its been there for a few years i get headaches often. the bump sorta moves back and forth?

Specializes in Neurology

Head Bump: A bump that you can move back and forth that has been there for years may be just a collection of fat cells called a lipoma. They can sometimes get i... Read More

3.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Lonnie Smith and another doctor agree2 doctors agree

Head pain that moves around

A 19-year-old female asked:

I have a tiny hard bump on my head it hurts its been there for a few years i get headaches often. the bump sorta moves back and forth?

Specializes in Neurology

Head Bump: A bump that you can move back and forth that has been there for years may be just a collection of fat cells called a lipoma. They can sometimes get i... Read More

3.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Lonnie Smith and another doctor agree2 doctors agree

Numbness on right side of face and arm

A 28-year-old male asked:

Feeling numbness/tingling right side of face& body for almost a day. what can be causing this? i felt a pinch on right arm when it started.

Specializes in Neurology

Need to see Dr.: You are young, so this is reassuring. However, when your face is involved, it suggests that you are having something happening in your brain, not in ... Read More

3.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Headaches that move around your head

A 19-year-old female asked:

I have a tiny hard bump on my head it hurts its been there for a few years i get headaches often. the bump sorta moves back and forth?

Specializes in Neurology

Head Bump: A bump that you can move back and forth that has been there for years may be just a collection of fat cells called a lipoma. They can sometimes get i... Read More

3.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Lonnie Smith and another doctor agree2 doctors agree

What is ceruloplasmin

A 29-year-old female asked:

Have low ceruloplasmin and kayser rings. what is likelihood i have wilsons and how urgent is treatment?

Specializes in Neurology

Possible Wilsons: Given you have both of those findings, you certainly have a higher chance of having Wilsons. Since this was tested, I assume you have care. You li... Read More

3.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

What is kayser fleischer rings

A 29-year-old female asked:

Have low ceruloplasmin and kayser rings. what is likelihood i have wilsons and how urgent is treatment?

Specializes in Neurology

Possible Wilsons: Given you have both of those findings, you certainly have a higher chance of having Wilsons. Since this was tested, I assume you have care. You li... Read More

3.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Bump on head hurts to touch

A 19-year-old female asked:

I have a tiny hard bump on my head it hurts its been there for a few years i get headaches often. the bump sorta moves back and forth?

Specializes in Neurology

Head Bump: A bump that you can move back and forth that has been there for years may be just a collection of fat cells called a lipoma. They can sometimes get i... Read More

3.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Lonnie Smith and another doctor agree2 doctors agree