Nerve irritation left temple. Neurological or dental issue?
Hello doctor,
From the past three months, I am having pain like irritation of the nerve on the left side exactly on the temple of the head, and in the left jaw in front of the ear. This pain radiates to the back of the ear, below the left jaw, and then radiates to the left side of the neck. The pain is often constant and irritating, but doing jaw movement gives little relaxation. Then after four seconds, there is a recurrence of pain and nerve irritation. I was doubting a TMJ problem, but there are no symptoms like cracking while moving the jaw. This pain does not limit the opening of the mouth. Opening the mouth is not a problem. It is exactly not a pain, but more of an irritation of the nerves in the above areas, and it is worst than the pain. I had a wisdom tooth extracted five days back, as the tooth was fully grown but could not come out from the gums and it was still under the gums. I thought the pain was due to this wisdom tooth, but even after the removal of the tooth, the problem did not subside. Please help.
30 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
What is causing spinning type headaches after pregnancy?
Hello doctor,
I have a headache all the time, like a spinning head. Whatever I eat, my headache does not go. I use simple Panadol, but no effects on my headache. It is from the last 10 months, after my pregnancy. Please help.
26 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
Can intake of human growth hormone lead to type 2 diabetes?
Hi doctor,
I have prediabetes (104 mg/dL fasting blood glucose). Can low doses of human growth hormone used for bodybuilding lead to type 2 diabetes? My mother has type 2 diabetes mellitus.
25 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
Is coughing up blood coated mucus a concerning symptom?
Hello doctor,
Recently, I was diagnosed with an intercostal strain. The symptoms are pain in the area of strain and swelling. Unfortunately, I have developed a frightening symptom where I am coughing up blood coated mucus. My father who worked as an EMT says that it is not an emergency and that I should be fine. However, I am still concerned. The amount of blood in the cough is not exponential, but it is noticeable. It is not frothy or painful to cough outside of the pressure it puts on the muscle strain. I do have allergies and I am a smoker. I also suffer from anxiety and depression. I am 22 years old. I can breathe deeply although with pain to the strained area. Should I go to the doctor tomorrow? Or is this just a side effect or something? I also take Zoloft 100 mg, Ibuprofen 800 mg thrice a day for pain and Cyclobenzaprine 10 mg at night.
25 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
How to cure tongue twists and shivering in an alcoholic?
Hi doctor,
My father is an alcoholic. He has not been eating for the last 15 days. He is now suffering from insomnia. He sees abnormal things like people standing near to him. He has lost weight. He is having heavy sweat at night on the forehead. His tongue twists and has shivering hands. His height is 5.8 ft and weight is 137 lbs. What is the problem with him now?
24 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
