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What Causes Intermittent Numbness Spreading From Head To Arms, Vomiting And Diarrhea?

I have episodes or spells to where a numbness tingling that goes from my head to my arms all the way to finger tips but no further not below chest area then pass out ive had two or three episodes where my daughter in law finds me in floor, then i have diarrhea and vomiting after or while im out i have diarrhea
Wed, 27 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have intermittent numbness spreading from head to arms, vomiting and diarrhea. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like peripheral neuropathy , food poisoning , gastroenteritis , irritable bowel syndrome , lactose intolerance or side-effect. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order stool test , ultrasound along with taking history . Doctor may prescribe anti emetic drug , lopramide , omeprazole along with ornidazole . Doctor may also refer you to endocrinologist for diabetes or orthoedic surgeon for arm problem .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Intermittent Numbness Spreading From Head To Arms, Vomiting And Diarrhea?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have intermittent numbness spreading from head to arms, vomiting and diarrhea. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like peripheral neuropathy , food poisoning , gastroenteritis , irritable bowel syndrome , lactose intolerance or side-effect. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order stool test , ultrasound along with taking history . Doctor may prescribe anti emetic drug , lopramide , omeprazole along with ornidazole . Doctor may also refer you to endocrinologist for diabetes or orthoedic surgeon for arm problem . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari