Hi Recently I Have Had A Few Episodes Were My

Posted on Mon, 13 Apr 2020

Question: Hi

Recently i have had a few episodes were my head feels like it will shut down and feels my head goes numb. this puts me in panic i get light headed. My heart beats really fast i have issues with my arm and feets going numb. I went to my GP whom did a ECG it was normal. my bloods showed low vitamin D and iron is low.

i want to know what can cause my head to feel weird sensations and my body to freeze up?

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Seems like panic attack or severe anxiety.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
The symptoms are more likely suggestive of a excessive anxiety or panic attacks.
Severe form of anxiety can cause these symptoms and may mimic many other conditions like angina.
However other causes like anemia, thyroid disorders and electrolyte abnormalities must be ruled out.
Make sure that your blood pressure is well within the normal range as both hypo and hyper tension can cause similar symptoms.
Avoid unwanted stress and anxiety. Relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation can help a bit.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Shinas Hussain (12 hours later)

Thank you

Does anxiety cause head sensations? Head tightness or numbness? How can it do that?

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Given.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Anxiety is a great mimicked and it can cause many symptoms.
Headaches are common with severe anxiety and you may also feel head spinning and discomfort in the head. The mechanism by which the head symptoms develop may be through mediators like serotonin.
If you are worried, you can go for an MRI brain to rule out other causes just for reassurance.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad