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What Causes Tingling Sensation At The Back Of Head Along With Blurred Vision?
my daughter just woke me up, she told me she had tingling in the back of her head with blurry vision in what she was reading and what she was reading became blury and slanted she also said the ball of her right foot was tingling numb. She took her blood sugar and was 160 and just now took her blood pressure it was 130 over 91. It is about half an hour later and she now can read the text. occured around 2am now 2:30am
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Hi,
Tingling sensations at the back of the head and blurry vision can be a cause for concern and may indicate an underlying medical issue. The symptoms could be due to a variety of conditions such as migraines, a transient ischemic attack (TIA), or even a stroke. It's important to monitor your daughter's blood pressure and blood sugar levels regularly as they can also contribute to these symptoms.
A TIA, also known as a mini-stroke, is a temporary interruption of blood flow to the brain. It can cause similar symptoms to a stroke but typically lasts only a few minutes to an hour. It's important to seek medical attention immediately if a TIA is suspected as it can be a warning sign for a more severe stroke in the future.
Migraines can also cause similar symptoms and can be triggered by a variety of factors such as stress, lack of sleep, and certain foods. If your daughter has a history of migraines, this could be a possible cause of her symptoms.
In any case, it's important to have your daughter evaluated by a medical professional. They can perform a thorough examination and order any necessary tests to determine the underlying cause of her symptoms and provide appropriate treatment.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
Tingling sensations at the back of the head and blurry vision can be a cause for concern and may indicate an underlying medical issue. The symptoms could be due to a variety of conditions such as migraines, a transient ischemic attack (TIA), or even a stroke. It's important to monitor your daughter's blood pressure and blood sugar levels regularly as they can also contribute to these symptoms.
A TIA, also known as a mini-stroke, is a temporary interruption of blood flow to the brain. It can cause similar symptoms to a stroke but typically lasts only a few minutes to an hour. It's important to seek medical attention immediately if a TIA is suspected as it can be a warning sign for a more severe stroke in the future.
Migraines can also cause similar symptoms and can be triggered by a variety of factors such as stress, lack of sleep, and certain foods. If your daughter has a history of migraines, this could be a possible cause of her symptoms.
In any case, it's important to have your daughter evaluated by a medical professional. They can perform a thorough examination and order any necessary tests to determine the underlying cause of her symptoms and provide appropriate treatment.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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