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What Causes Numbness And Pressure On Side Of Head Above Ear?
Question: Blood pressure is 128/77 with 56 pulse, age 61 male,5 foot 11 inches, 300 lbs. numbness and pressure side of head above my left ear. I take 20 mg of Benazepril for high blood pressure and 6 fish oil a day. I do not feel pain in left arm or shoulder, just the numbness and pressure in head area.
Brief Answer:
Neurologic problems to be excluded first...
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns. Your symptoms aren't typical for heart problems but for neurological problems.
It's a well known fact that hypertension, obesity and sleep apnea are risk factors for cardiovascular events, including heart attack and stroke.
I recommend that you should contact a neurologist to exclude any neurologic problems.
However if you were my patient I would recommend to do the following examinations to exclude any cardiac problems:
- ECG
- Cardiac ECHO
- Holter monitoring
- Stress test
Hope you will find this information helpful.
Wish you health!
Dr. Benard
Neurologic problems to be excluded first...
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns. Your symptoms aren't typical for heart problems but for neurological problems.
It's a well known fact that hypertension, obesity and sleep apnea are risk factors for cardiovascular events, including heart attack and stroke.
I recommend that you should contact a neurologist to exclude any neurologic problems.
However if you were my patient I would recommend to do the following examinations to exclude any cardiac problems:
- ECG
- Cardiac ECHO
- Holter monitoring
- Stress test
Hope you will find this information helpful.
Wish you health!
Dr. Benard
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