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What Causes Sudden Tingling Sensation Down Right Side And Loss Of Balance?

Suddenly had tingling sensation down right side this evening while sitting, mild numbness but no loss of balance or any pain. Never experienced before. Age 62 under dr's care for type 2 diabetes. Still experiencing mild sensations. First occurred about 45 min ago.
Thu, 9 Jul 2015
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Hello dear,

Considering the fact that you have a history of Type 2 DM, the symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to nerve damage secondary to uncontrolled blood sugar level (Diabetic neuropathy).
Estimation of the blood sugar level will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis.

Other causes can be:
1. Para-spinal spasm and entrapment of nerve fibers at the upper spinal region.
2. Inadequate hydration status & electrolyte imbalance of the body
3. Dietary deficiencies of certain nutrients like Iron, Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Folic acid, etc. which help in blood formation & nerve conduction.

Symptomatic relief can be obtained by intake of nervigenic agents (like Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folic acid) as well as multivitamin & multimineral supplements including iron, calcium & Vitamin D needs to be added in his diet.
Physiotherapy & postural exercise will also be helpful.

If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Neurologist & get a complete Neurological examination done.
Certain investigations like complete blood count, serum electrolyte estimation, fresh estimation of blood pressure & nerve conduction studies will be helpful to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms.
X ray & MRI of spine can also be carried out to detect any nerve entrapment.

There is no need to worry, you will be fine.
Wishing you a Good Health.
Take care.
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What Causes Sudden Tingling Sensation Down Right Side And Loss Of Balance?

Hello dear, Considering the fact that you have a history of Type 2 DM, the symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to nerve damage secondary to uncontrolled blood sugar level (Diabetic neuropathy). Estimation of the blood sugar level will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis. Other causes can be: 1. Para-spinal spasm and entrapment of nerve fibers at the upper spinal region. 2. Inadequate hydration status & electrolyte imbalance of the body 3. Dietary deficiencies of certain nutrients like Iron, Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Folic acid, etc. which help in blood formation & nerve conduction. Symptomatic relief can be obtained by intake of nervigenic agents (like Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folic acid) as well as multivitamin & multimineral supplements including iron, calcium & Vitamin D needs to be added in his diet. Physiotherapy & postural exercise will also be helpful. If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Neurologist & get a complete Neurological examination done. Certain investigations like complete blood count, serum electrolyte estimation, fresh estimation of blood pressure & nerve conduction studies will be helpful to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms. X ray & MRI of spine can also be carried out to detect any nerve entrapment. There is no need to worry, you will be fine. Wishing you a Good Health. Take care.