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What Causes Recurring But Brief Tingling In Face Or Head?

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Posted on Sun, 5 Jan 2020
Question: what causes recurring but brief tingling in face or head?
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Possibly due to fluid electrolyte imbalance

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for using the Ask a Doctor service.

I have gone through your query and understand your concern. This could be due to electrolyte imbalance i.e. loss of salt water balance in the body. Blood sugar also needs to be checked since raised blood sugar can damage nerves and lead to such a presentation.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (3 hours later)
what if my blood sugar is great now but was bad in the past? could I have permanent nerve damage from being prediabetic and diabetic for several months to years?
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (8 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Blood HbA1c

Detailed Answer:
You may check blood HbA1c level. It indicates the 3-monthly average of blood glucose. It would be elevated if your blood sugar was elevated in the past.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (7 hours later)
it was checked a few weeks ago. it was a 5.3. could the damage be from the past when it was high?
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
No need to worry

Detailed Answer:
If HbA1c was found to be 5.3, you have no reason to worry. Previous damage unlikely.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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What Causes Recurring But Brief Tingling In Face Or Head?

Brief Answer: Possibly due to fluid electrolyte imbalance Detailed Answer: Thanks for using the Ask a Doctor service. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. This could be due to electrolyte imbalance i.e. loss of salt water balance in the body. Blood sugar also needs to be checked since raised blood sugar can damage nerves and lead to such a presentation. Regards