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What Do Heavy Eyelids And Sweaty Hands Indicate?
Question: 51 yr old female. every morning when driving to work I feel as if my eyelids would shut down, I become extremely sweaty and my hands start to shake and I get a funny feeling in the back of my head going down my spine. I suddenly feel the urge to urinate but can control it.
Brief Answer:
Seems Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Related to Accident / Vehicles
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you.
I have read your question with care and understand that you feel as if your eyes would shut down, you become extremely sweaty and your hands start to share and you get a funny feeling in the back of your head going down your spine. You also feel the urge to urinate but you can control it
Diagnosis
These symptoms are all suggestive of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Involving Road Accidents / Some Unfavorable events related to vehicles
Possible Cause
Either you were involved in, or one of your close relatives or friends were involved in, or you read about, or you heard about, or you watched a Road Traffic Accident or some unfavorable events related to vehicles
Solution / Treatment
Desensitization Therapy and related treatments for PTSD
I would request you to kindly consult a Psychologist
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
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Seems Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Related to Accident / Vehicles
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you.
I have read your question with care and understand that you feel as if your eyes would shut down, you become extremely sweaty and your hands start to share and you get a funny feeling in the back of your head going down your spine. You also feel the urge to urinate but you can control it
Diagnosis
These symptoms are all suggestive of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Involving Road Accidents / Some Unfavorable events related to vehicles
Possible Cause
Either you were involved in, or one of your close relatives or friends were involved in, or you read about, or you heard about, or you watched a Road Traffic Accident or some unfavorable events related to vehicles
Solution / Treatment
Desensitization Therapy and related treatments for PTSD
I would request you to kindly consult a Psychologist
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback.
PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
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