i sneeze so hard last night the left portion of my head hurts. when i woke up this morning i realize my right arm is cold. i tried to wipe it with a hot towel but can feel the heat as much as the left arm. now i realize that half of my body is cold(right part). what should i do? i can move my hands and legs alright but what im worried about is the feeling of a little numbness and cold in the right part of my body.
Regarding your concern, I would like to explain that your symptoms may be related to a stroke.
The headache after sneezing may be related to a raise in the intracranial pressure or to sinus infection, but the numbness in your arm and the sensory changes are very concerning for a possible stroke.
It is known that a congenital cardiac defect (like patent foram ovale)can lead to cardiac embolism to the brain during straining physical activity (sneezing, coughing, constipation, etc.)
From the other hand a small intracranial hemorrhage from a small vessel malformation rupture could also mimic this clinical scenario.
I recommend you to go to the ER and consult with the neurologist for a careful physical examination and a brain CT scan or MRI to exclude the above mentioned possibilities.
Hope to have been of help!
Best regards, Dr. Aida
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What Causes Headache After Sneezing?
Hello! Thank you for asking on HCM! Regarding your concern, I would like to explain that your symptoms may be related to a stroke. The headache after sneezing may be related to a raise in the intracranial pressure or to sinus infection, but the numbness in your arm and the sensory changes are very concerning for a possible stroke. It is known that a congenital cardiac defect (like patent foram ovale)can lead to cardiac embolism to the brain during straining physical activity (sneezing, coughing, constipation, etc.) From the other hand a small intracranial hemorrhage from a small vessel malformation rupture could also mimic this clinical scenario. I recommend you to go to the ER and consult with the neurologist for a careful physical examination and a brain CT scan or MRI to exclude the above mentioned possibilities. Hope to have been of help! Best regards, Dr. Aida