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Getting Sweat And Numbness In Neck With Headache And Stiff Neck. ECG And Blood Test Came Normal. Any Idea?
Question: I come over sweaty and clammy , the back of my neck feels numb and feel faint which passes after a while , leaving a head ache and stiff neck . I'm am fit , running 3 times a week and doing a physical job if it happens when I'm running I can carry on once it has passed . Someone said it may be something wrong with my pancreas . I have had a ECG and blood test Whitch appear to be ok
Hello and thank you for sending your question.
Your question is a very good one and I will work on providing you with some information and recommendations.
From what you have described I really think you need a comprehensive evaluation by your physician. This valuation includes a complete physical examination as well as comprehensive laboratory evaluation and consideration of a possible stress test. What we want to do is rule out serious things that could be contributing to your symptoms that can also be life-threatening.
Once the more serious things are ruled out the doctor can then focus even more accurately on finding out the cause. One possible cause would include something like a viral syndrome. This includes something like infectious mononucleosis or other viruses.
I don't suspect that your pancreas is contributing to your symptoms. If you had issues with your pancreas I would expect you to have more abdominal symptoms and pain.
Additional considerations might include your thyroid gland. If there is malfunction of the thyroid gland it can lead to a multitude of symptoms.
I think the next step for you would be to contact your primary care physician to discuss the symptoms in great detail. I think your doctor can then put together a comprehensive plan to pinpoint the exact cause.
Thanks again for sending your question. I hope my responses have been helpful. If you have any additional concerns please let me know.
Sincerely,
Dr. Robert
Your question is a very good one and I will work on providing you with some information and recommendations.
From what you have described I really think you need a comprehensive evaluation by your physician. This valuation includes a complete physical examination as well as comprehensive laboratory evaluation and consideration of a possible stress test. What we want to do is rule out serious things that could be contributing to your symptoms that can also be life-threatening.
Once the more serious things are ruled out the doctor can then focus even more accurately on finding out the cause. One possible cause would include something like a viral syndrome. This includes something like infectious mononucleosis or other viruses.
I don't suspect that your pancreas is contributing to your symptoms. If you had issues with your pancreas I would expect you to have more abdominal symptoms and pain.
Additional considerations might include your thyroid gland. If there is malfunction of the thyroid gland it can lead to a multitude of symptoms.
I think the next step for you would be to contact your primary care physician to discuss the symptoms in great detail. I think your doctor can then put together a comprehensive plan to pinpoint the exact cause.
Thanks again for sending your question. I hope my responses have been helpful. If you have any additional concerns please let me know.
Sincerely,
Dr. Robert
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