Question 1

why does my whole head feel numb and i also feel pain in my whole head at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Tension Headache: The symptoms that you are describing is most likely a muscular contration or tension headache.  The contraction of muscle causes the skin to feel numb.  The extent of the contraction causes pain and discomfort.

Question 2

why is the left rear part of my head feel numb but painful?

Accepted Answer

Occipital nerve: Symptoms suggest occipital nerve compression on left side.

Question 3

when i breathe in, some parts in my head feel numb. is this anything serious?

Accepted Answer

Are you: Hyperventilating? Are you tense and worried ? Doesn't sound serious like you need to worry but you can always make an appointee with your doc .

Question 4

i am getting a slight pain in the bulging vein in the palm of my right hand. it shot up my arm and it feels slightly numb, made my head feel numb too.

Accepted Answer

ER/UC: Your symptoms cannot be diagnosed online, nor should they be. Go to an ER or UC clinic today for examination and evaluation.

Question 5

tingling/numbness to the back of my head?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Most people get a headache at some time, such as from colds, infections, lack of sleep, too much driving, long hours on the computer, stress at work, etc... Over-the-counter options include Tylenol, Motrin or Advil, Aleve, Excedrin, and their generic brands. A bad or increasing headache; recurrent, persistent, or weird headache; or with other worrisome symptoms needs a doctor's exam.

Question 6

numbness top left side of head  low grade?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: There are many reasons including medications, drugs, vitamin deficiency, electrolyte imbalance, anxiety, trauma, transient ischemic attack (TIA), stroke, etc. See your physician for a full evaluation and physical examination. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003206.htm

Question 7

what to do if one side of my head feels numb?

Accepted Answer

Numbness : You probably bruised a superficial nerve and it should slowly recover. If this does not happen then let a physician have a look at it and give you a definitive diagnosis

Question 8

what can cause facial, neck and head numbness?

Accepted Answer

All at same time?: The only thing that comes to mind is severe hyperventilation which would begin with numbness in lips and mouth and could spread.  If this is happening you should see checklist for hyperventilation.  Good luck!

Question 9

what does it mean when my head is feeling numb?

Accepted Answer

Multiple causes: May of neurological cause. You may feel dizzy /or lightheaded for many reasons. You have to see neurologist and have a formal neurological exam to determine the cause. You may need to have a blood work to make sure you don't have anemia. At times stress may contribute as well.

Question 10

what can cause tingling or numbness in your head?

Accepted Answer

Many Things: Could be anything from muscle spasm to an infectious process to circulatory problems. You need to sort this out with a doctor.

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Why does my whole head feel numb and i also feel pain in my whole head at the same time?

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I am getting a slight pain in the bulging vein in the palm of my right hand. it shot up my arm and it feels slightly numb, made my head feel numb too.

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Tingling/numbness to the back of my head?

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