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What Causes Numbness In The Tongue Along With Headaches And Excessive Sweating?
my boy friend who is 65, has had this problem 4 mo. apart. his tongue goes numb and he gets a headache and sweats. the first time also included losing temporary vision in left eye. He is heart healthy. But 12 years ago he was shocked by electricity. could that do it or is there more to it
Mon, 12 Jun 2017
Hello,
The symptoms are suggestive of transient ischemic attack (TIA). Investigations including CT scan of the brain and carotid Doppler studies are needed at this point. Other possibilities including neurological disorders like multiple sclerosis also need to be considered as a differential diagnosis.
Please be advised to follow-up with your primary care provider to get the necessary evaluation done and management appropriately.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
The symptoms are suggestive of transient ischemic attack (TIA). Investigations including CT scan of the brain and carotid Doppler studies are needed at this point. Other possibilities including neurological disorders like multiple sclerosis also need to be considered as a differential diagnosis.
Please be advised to follow-up with your primary care provider to get the necessary evaluation done and management appropriately.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
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