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What Causes Numbness In Face And Headache On The Top Of Head?
My mom is having trouble getting an accurate diagnosis from symptoms she has been having for almost a month now. she has some numbness in her face, a severe headache on the top of her head, dizziness. She has had a CT Scan to rule out a brain tumor or aneurism and she also had a biopsy of the temporal lobe vein to rule out a type of arthritis. This was negative. Any ideas?
Thu, 10 Sep 2020
Hi,
1. Since most of the investigations came normal but the symptoms are still persisting, consult a neurologist for relevant examination and blood work, to confirm or exclude:
- TIA [transient ischemic attack/mini stroke]
- bell's palsy
- Sarcoidosis.
- Parotid Tumor.
- Herpes zoster infection.
- Middle ear disease.
PS. One can have a stroke and yet don't know it since symptoms caused by a mini-stroke can be undetectable if the tissue damaged by it does not serve a critical function, you should seek medical attention at once.
2. apart from a medical examination, one has to look out for any associated risk factor, like:
. blood pressure, blood sugar.
. lipid profile, overweight.
3. The only way to tell the difference as to what has happened is to get a Neurologist opinion along with necessary investigation like C.T or M.R.I. scan, who may also check with
- carotid ultrasound.
- echocardiogram [for any blood clots].
- EKG & Chest X-ray.
4. Only after exhaustive examination and investigation, treatment will be initiated by starting or adjusting medications that improve blood flow to the brain [antiplatelets/anticoagulants], along with lifestyle modifications like:
- maintain ideal body weight
- regular exercise, low salt intake
- eating fresh fruits & vegetables
- reducing undue physical/mental stress.
- routine blood investigations and keeping the level within normal limits.
- proper and adequate sleep.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Munish Sood, Ayurveda Specialist
1. Since most of the investigations came normal but the symptoms are still persisting, consult a neurologist for relevant examination and blood work, to confirm or exclude:
- TIA [transient ischemic attack/mini stroke]
- bell's palsy
- Sarcoidosis.
- Parotid Tumor.
- Herpes zoster infection.
- Middle ear disease.
PS. One can have a stroke and yet don't know it since symptoms caused by a mini-stroke can be undetectable if the tissue damaged by it does not serve a critical function, you should seek medical attention at once.
2. apart from a medical examination, one has to look out for any associated risk factor, like:
. blood pressure, blood sugar.
. lipid profile, overweight.
3. The only way to tell the difference as to what has happened is to get a Neurologist opinion along with necessary investigation like C.T or M.R.I. scan, who may also check with
- carotid ultrasound.
- echocardiogram [for any blood clots].
- EKG & Chest X-ray.
4. Only after exhaustive examination and investigation, treatment will be initiated by starting or adjusting medications that improve blood flow to the brain [antiplatelets/anticoagulants], along with lifestyle modifications like:
- maintain ideal body weight
- regular exercise, low salt intake
- eating fresh fruits & vegetables
- reducing undue physical/mental stress.
- routine blood investigations and keeping the level within normal limits.
- proper and adequate sleep.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Munish Sood, Ayurveda Specialist
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