Question 1

sometimes the top of my head starts tingling and i feel disconnected. what could cause that?

Accepted Answer

Vague: I would see your dr. Who would possibly refer you to a neurologist.  Tests may have to be run to help diagnosis your ailment.  Feeling disconnected concerns me and should you too, especially if you are driving or doing other chores that can create a dangerous situation.

Question 2

top of head tingling for a second or two after taking first few bites of food? its been happening a lot lately. what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

Many possible causes: Your tingling may be related to any number of reasons including your known nervousness/panic attacks, or stress, stimulant overuse (for example, caffeine), headache, overexercise, nutritional deficiencies, etc. Here is some more information: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003296.htm

Question 3

out of the blue, i get tingling in top / back of my head/brain, is it serious? went to the doc he said anexity can cause this... could it be tumor?

Accepted Answer

Believe your doctor: I'm not there to evaluate you, but my guess is that your doctor is right.

Question 4

out of the blue, i get tingling in top / back of my head/brain, is it serious?went to the doc he said anxiety can cause this. could it be tumor?

Accepted Answer

Maybe, not likely: Many people "hold" or express tension with their body, particularly with anxiety. Treating anxiety with lifestyle changes, cognitive-behavioral therapy and perhaps medication will be great first steps. Your doctor can help you monitor changes in this symptom while you target the anxiety. Symptom checklists can help you measure the response to treatments. Revisit your doc to develop a plan soon.

Question 5

can perimenopause cause paresthesias which are felt on the face (tingling) & top of head (dripping)?  if so, are there any treatments e.g. hormones?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: it certainly causes it's hot flashes usually not tingling. Do  video consult or see I doctor for more specific valuation of your symptoms

Question 6

front and side of head feels numb. head feels heavy. underneath jaw and top of neck feel swelled and numb with a tingling feelingchest pain. cause?

Accepted Answer

If you are having: this type of chest pain, please proceed to the ED to determine cause.  It is better safe than sorry, but the numbness/radiation of pain in those locations are worrisome for heart attack.  Thanks for trusting in HealthTap.

Question 7

i have two dents on the top back side of my head.they cause numb tingleiing feelings and disy spells with headaces what is this?

Accepted Answer

Trauma: If you had trauma in the past to this area, it could explain these symptoms, . If not check with a neurologist.

Question 8

can lack of sleep and stress cause the top of my lip to tingle? it has been tingling for the past could of weeks.

Accepted Answer

No: Stress and lack of sleep cause many things but not lip tingling. For the stress and lack of sleep begin some exercise programs under the guidance of a physical therapist or a physician. The lip could tingle from a variety of causes including dental issues, infection, inflammation, and more. Talk to your dentist and ask them to evaluate your mouth.

Question 9

will c5-c6 mild left paracentral broad based disc bulge, c6-c7 mild broad-based disc bulge cause arm & wrist pain? tingling top of scalp/forehead?

Accepted Answer

Discs: Yes, all these symptoms can occur.  See a physician and have the correct treatment

Question 10

what causes tingling in your head?

Accepted Answer

Irritated nerve: If tingling is in back part of head an irritated or pinched nerve in the neck or scalp itself could cause it.

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Sometimes the top of my head starts tingling and i feel disconnected. what could cause that?

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Top of head tingling for a second or two after taking first few bites of food? its been happening a lot lately. what could cause this?

A member asked:

Out of the blue, i get tingling in top / back of my head/brain, is it serious? went to the doc he said anexity can cause this... could it be tumor?

A member asked:

Out of the blue, i get tingling in top / back of my head/brain, is it serious?went to the doc he said anxiety can cause this. could it be tumor?

A member asked:

Can perimenopause cause paresthesias which are felt on the face (tingling) & top of head (dripping)? if so, are there any treatments e.g. hormones?

A member asked:

Front and side of head feels numb. head feels heavy. underneath jaw and top of neck feel swelled and numb with a tingling feelingchest pain. cause?

A member asked:

I have two dents on the top back side of my head.they cause numb tingleiing feelings and disy spells with headaces what is this?

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Can lack of sleep and stress cause the top of my lip to tingle? it has been tingling for the past could of weeks.

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Will c5-c6 mild left paracentral broad based disc bulge, c6-c7 mild broad-based disc bulge cause arm & wrist pain? tingling top of scalp/forehead?

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