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Left Side Of My Head Is Numb
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My left side of my head is numb why?
See a neurologist: If the numbness is constant and or progressive, see a neurologist to determine the cause. ...Read more
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The whole top left side of my head is numb why? The soft spot in the back of my head is a little sore.
Headaches: Your headaches could be coming from tension, dehydration, lack of sleep/poor sleep, skipping meals, stress, teeth grinding, sleep apnea/snoring, or chronic sinus problems among other things. See a doctor to get checked out so you can get som ehelp for your headaches. ...Read more
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The left side of my head is numb. Weird headaches that over the counter tylenol etc. Doesn't help if I scratch my scalp in the area seems to irritate ?
See a doctor: Could be a variety of migraine or cluster headache, or it could be something less benign. Knowing your age would be helpful, but you didn't include that. ...Read more
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Sometimes feel the left side of my head gets numb, it's strange also feel it gets cold, this sensation lasts for a couple of seconds. I Have migraine?
Not the classic: These aren't the classic symptoms of migraine, but it may be similar in some respects. In any case - see a Dr for an exam and take it step by step. It's not likely to be a simple everyday headache with the numb/cold brief description. You'll possiblye be referred to a neurologist for tests. That's fine - don't be alarmed, but find out what's going on. I'll refer you to Dr Saghafi - a good HT neuro ...Read more
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A portion of my left side of my head feels numb. Its in the area where my left temporal lobe is. Its usually intervals of every 4 hours. Why?
Whoa, boy: Forget about your left temporal lobe. The brain feels nothing except sensations from other parts of the body. This is all about outside your skull. You forgot to mention how long this has been happening, how long it lasts, & what "numb" means: Less feeling, tingling, etc. That still won't be enough. You'll have to leave your computer & see a nonvirtual doctor to find out why. ...Read more
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The left side of my head is completely numb, and my chest hurts like its caving in. What do you think this could be?
Depends: Important to rule out hear attack. Go to er or call 911. If you were seen by physician, call this doctor and ask for help. ...Read more
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Hello Doctor ever since i feel on a comer of a brick house my left side of my head has been numb Why is this?
I need more info: This kind of complaint deserves a thorough examination and questions answered like do you have any neurological changes since the injury, are you on any medication and a whole lot of other questions. Please make an appointment with your family physician very soon. ...Read more
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Why is the whole left side of my head numb? The soft spot in the back of my head is a little sore.
Numbness : Numbness is worrisome, especially unilateral (one sided) head numbness. You could be dealing with a nerve injury, spinal cord injury, herpes zoster, stroke, muscle tension, and even seizures. Honestly this type of problem requires an urgent medical evaluation. If you have not done so already seek medical attention right away. ...Read more
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I was hit above the eye by a ball yesterday and have swelling there. This morning though the left side of my head/scalp is numb - is this serious?
Evaluation: Any trauma near eye could be serious. If it will be not better in 24 h and you will have blurred vision you need to go to doctor or even ER ...Read more
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The left top side of my head feels numb after the numb feeling goes away my head hurt on that side what could be the cause?
Most likely migraine: Migraine is a type of headache resulting from imbalance of brain chemicals, especially serotonin. While sensitivity to light, nausea, vomiting, flashing lights are common symptoms, numbness can be a precursor symptom. Especially in women, hormone changes associated with menses can trigger. You need to be evaluated by your doctor; effective treatments are available and other causes need excluding. ...Read more
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