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What Causes Numbness On Face And Top Of The Head?

for a few years I have numbness on my face and top of my head. when I rub my head I feel a lot of pain but also relief. I am a non smoker non drug taker. I am 60 years old female. weight 75 kilos. I am presently about 4 kilos above my normal average weight.
posted on Fri, 21 Feb 2014
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Hi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.

If I were your doctor, I would advise for a thyroid function test and a routine blood sugar test for you. If these are normal, I would refer you to a Neurologist in the area to rule out any other neurological problems related to it. In case of any abnormality of the results, treatment of the condition might give you relief.

I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.
Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.
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What Causes Numbness On Face And Top Of The Head?

Hi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. If I were your doctor, I would advise for a thyroid function test and a routine blood sugar test for you. If these are normal, I would refer you to a Neurologist in the area to rule out any other neurological problems related to it. In case of any abnormality of the results, treatment of the condition might give you relief. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.