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Suggest Treatment For Numbness In The Right Hand, Disorientation And Slurred Speech
Question: I sometimes (maybe once or twice a month)get a numbness in my right hand and disorientated speech for about 5 minutes.
No headache or any other symptoms.
my blood sugar level on blood tests shows high, close to pre diabetes but never gets to the pre diabetes level. A1c test showed about 5.6
No headache or any other symptoms.
my blood sugar level on blood tests shows high, close to pre diabetes but never gets to the pre diabetes level. A1c test showed about 5.6
Brief Answer:
Could you please take some time out to help me to help you :)
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. I understand and would like you assistance in getting a few other aspects clear before I can direct you in the right direction, please do take time to respond to each of my queries sir, thank you :)
1. Other than diabetes, were other parameters checked (E.g. blood pressure, cholesterol levels, neurological examination, EKG, MRI brain, etc.)? If yes, please do share the results with me
2. I do not see anything in your medical history, but do you have any pre-existing conditions like hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, cardiac conditions, etc.?
3. When you get these symptoms, were you under any stress, anxiety, trauma, etc.?
4. Have you noticed any common factor that brings it on (onset)?
5. Have you noticed anything that helps get rid of it, or does it subside on its own?
I look forward to hearing from you in order to help you sir.
Best wishes.
Could you please take some time out to help me to help you :)
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. I understand and would like you assistance in getting a few other aspects clear before I can direct you in the right direction, please do take time to respond to each of my queries sir, thank you :)
1. Other than diabetes, were other parameters checked (E.g. blood pressure, cholesterol levels, neurological examination, EKG, MRI brain, etc.)? If yes, please do share the results with me
2. I do not see anything in your medical history, but do you have any pre-existing conditions like hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, cardiac conditions, etc.?
3. When you get these symptoms, were you under any stress, anxiety, trauma, etc.?
4. Have you noticed any common factor that brings it on (onset)?
5. Have you noticed anything that helps get rid of it, or does it subside on its own?
I look forward to hearing from you in order to help you sir.
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
BMI around 22, Active life, Dance a lot
HDL runs about 212
LDL about 125 but 85% are large particles
Blood Pressure runs about 120/65
Don't have any pre-exiting conditions
EKG has always been normal in Physical exam
Everything on bloodwork physical exam is in normal range
No common factor that causes it, no stress or anxiety
Subsides on it's on in about 5-10 minutes
I sometimes get vision "heat wave looking" spots in my eyes that make it hard to read but no migraine headaches or other headaches
Had a cat scan of heart a year ago that was normal
I have started taking Proscar and Flowmax for my Prostate recently.
Take no other prescription meds
HDL runs about 212
LDL about 125 but 85% are large particles
Blood Pressure runs about 120/65
Don't have any pre-exiting conditions
EKG has always been normal in Physical exam
Everything on bloodwork physical exam is in normal range
No common factor that causes it, no stress or anxiety
Subsides on it's on in about 5-10 minutes
I sometimes get vision "heat wave looking" spots in my eyes that make it hard to read but no migraine headaches or other headaches
Had a cat scan of heart a year ago that was normal
I have started taking Proscar and Flowmax for my Prostate recently.
Take no other prescription meds
Brief Answer:
Please do bear with a few more questions, my aim is only to help you
Detailed Answer:
Hello once again sir.
Thank you for much for that information.
If you do not mind, I do have a few more questions for you, please do bear with me:
1. Do you experience any gastric related symptoms?
2. Heart burn?
3. Regurgitation of fluid or food into your mouth?
4. Bitter taste in the mouth anytime? Usually due to regurgitation of food or liquid into the mouth?
5. Do you smoke? If yes, since how long? And how many cigarettes a day?
6. Do you have a sensation of a lump or something swollen at the back of your throat?
7. Have you noticed any hoarseness in your voice?
8. Dry cough?
9. Abdominal bloating?
10. Abdominal pain brought on by a meal or relieved by a meal?
11. Information on your eating habits: How many meals do you have in a day? How far spaced are they? Do you tend to overeat? and any other information you can add to this.
12. Do you drink alcohol? If yes, how often? And how much each time?
I look forward to hearing from you and greatly appreciate your patience and co-operation.
Best wishes.
Please do bear with a few more questions, my aim is only to help you
Detailed Answer:
Hello once again sir.
Thank you for much for that information.
If you do not mind, I do have a few more questions for you, please do bear with me:
1. Do you experience any gastric related symptoms?
2. Heart burn?
3. Regurgitation of fluid or food into your mouth?
4. Bitter taste in the mouth anytime? Usually due to regurgitation of food or liquid into the mouth?
5. Do you smoke? If yes, since how long? And how many cigarettes a day?
6. Do you have a sensation of a lump or something swollen at the back of your throat?
7. Have you noticed any hoarseness in your voice?
8. Dry cough?
9. Abdominal bloating?
10. Abdominal pain brought on by a meal or relieved by a meal?
11. Information on your eating habits: How many meals do you have in a day? How far spaced are they? Do you tend to overeat? and any other information you can add to this.
12. Do you drink alcohol? If yes, how often? And how much each time?
I look forward to hearing from you and greatly appreciate your patience and co-operation.
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have acid reflux, take Prolisec for it
I have had 3 upper GI procedures from food hanging in my lower part of my throat.
No heartburn, no regurgitation, no bitter taste.
Never smoked, no lump in throat.
Hoarseness from allergies.
No dry cough, no bloating or abdominal pain from a meal.
Don't eat much fried food, eat veggies, eat at irregular times, don't overeat.
Have mild Sleep Apnea, use a C-Pap machine
I have had 3 upper GI procedures from food hanging in my lower part of my throat.
No heartburn, no regurgitation, no bitter taste.
Never smoked, no lump in throat.
Hoarseness from allergies.
No dry cough, no bloating or abdominal pain from a meal.
Don't eat much fried food, eat veggies, eat at irregular times, don't overeat.
Have mild Sleep Apnea, use a C-Pap machine
Brief Answer:
There is the cause for your symptoms sir, needs better management
Detailed Answer:
Hi sir.
I did suspect a gastric condition if all the more serious conditions have been ruled out which is why I asked you all the last few questions, and turns out you do have a diagnosed condition.
The pain described by you in the right hand is more commonly associated with gastric conditions and less likely to be associated with a cardiac, vascular condition sir.
So the treatment would include better control of the condition and going about a few do's and don'ts in regards to the condition. Would you like me to share a few of the main do's and don'ts which I would be more than happy to share, they help to live with the condition and prevent such episodes sir.
But I am almost completely sure the cause is nothing serious or to worry about, because aggravation of the condition can cause right hand pain, bloating, pressure on the diaphragm, which can then put some pressure on a nerve which can cause some neurological symptoms as well.
I hope this helps provide some clarity sir. Please do not hesitate to write to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
There is the cause for your symptoms sir, needs better management
Detailed Answer:
Hi sir.
I did suspect a gastric condition if all the more serious conditions have been ruled out which is why I asked you all the last few questions, and turns out you do have a diagnosed condition.
The pain described by you in the right hand is more commonly associated with gastric conditions and less likely to be associated with a cardiac, vascular condition sir.
So the treatment would include better control of the condition and going about a few do's and don'ts in regards to the condition. Would you like me to share a few of the main do's and don'ts which I would be more than happy to share, they help to live with the condition and prevent such episodes sir.
But I am almost completely sure the cause is nothing serious or to worry about, because aggravation of the condition can cause right hand pain, bloating, pressure on the diaphragm, which can then put some pressure on a nerve which can cause some neurological symptoms as well.
I hope this helps provide some clarity sir. Please do not hesitate to write to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Yes share some of the do's and don'ts
Thank you
Thank you
Brief Answer:
I would be more than happy to, pls attach the biopsy report
Detailed Answer:
Hi sir.
It would be my pleasure to do so:
+Avoid smoking
+Avoid oily food
+Avoid carbonated drinks
+Avoid fried food
+Avoid caffeine
+Avoid tea
+Avoid overeating
+Avoid alcohol
+Avoid spicy food
+Have 5-6 smaller meals instead of 2-3 larger ones
+Avoid long gaps between meals
+Drink plenty of water
+Avoid spicy food
+Make sure you exercise everyday for at least 30-45 minutes, but let it preferably be only cardio exercises and nothing more
+Avoid strenuous forms of exercise
+Avoid fatty food
+Take 1 tablet of either ranitidine or omeprazole 15 minutes before each meal, every time you have your symptoms appear
+Take 1 tablet of lansoprazole 30 mg every day for the rest of your life
I hope this helps you sir. But please feel free to write to me anytime, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
I would be more than happy to, pls attach the biopsy report
Detailed Answer:
Hi sir.
It would be my pleasure to do so:
+Avoid smoking
+Avoid oily food
+Avoid carbonated drinks
+Avoid fried food
+Avoid caffeine
+Avoid tea
+Avoid overeating
+Avoid alcohol
+Avoid spicy food
+Have 5-6 smaller meals instead of 2-3 larger ones
+Avoid long gaps between meals
+Drink plenty of water
+Avoid spicy food
+Make sure you exercise everyday for at least 30-45 minutes, but let it preferably be only cardio exercises and nothing more
+Avoid strenuous forms of exercise
+Avoid fatty food
+Take 1 tablet of either ranitidine or omeprazole 15 minutes before each meal, every time you have your symptoms appear
+Take 1 tablet of lansoprazole 30 mg every day for the rest of your life
I hope this helps you sir. But please feel free to write to me anytime, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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