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What Causes Tingling Sensation In The Right Hand And Head?

I have been experiencing pins and needles in my right hand sometimes and my head, sometimes painful behind my ears or in my face. today I felt as though something was crawling on my forehead and now I can feel a tingling sensation on my right forehead.
Mon, 7 May 2018
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Hello,

The abnormal sensations that you are describing are due to neuropathy which refers to the abnormal function of the nerves. It can be temporary or permanent and there are different causes. Some of the more common causes include- diabetes, thyroid disease, low levels of vitamin B12 or folate, kidney or liver disease, abnormal levels of vitamin B6, side-effects of medication, autoimmune disease, trauma. It would be best to be assessed. This would include the history of all symptoms, examination, blood tests and imaging. Treatment would depend on the cause found.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James
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What Causes Tingling Sensation In The Right Hand And Head?

Hello, The abnormal sensations that you are describing are due to neuropathy which refers to the abnormal function of the nerves. It can be temporary or permanent and there are different causes. Some of the more common causes include- diabetes, thyroid disease, low levels of vitamin B12 or folate, kidney or liver disease, abnormal levels of vitamin B6, side-effects of medication, autoimmune disease, trauma. It would be best to be assessed. This would include the history of all symptoms, examination, blood tests and imaging. Treatment would depend on the cause found. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Michelle Gibson James