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What could cause depression and a tingling sensation in the left side of the head?

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Published At May 10, 2023
Reviewed AtOctober 11, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I was feeling depressed and emotional after a small fight today. After some time, I had a tingling sensation on my left head, which then spread to the left side of my face gradually, and my mouth started drooping to one side. I found it difficult to speak. I had some numbness in my hands as well, especially my fingers. I was always conscious but could understand something wrong was happening to me. This is the second time I had these similar symptoms. But after maybe half an hour or more, everything slowly returned to normal. Last time it was worse than this as I could not move on my own and everything became normal when I was taken to hospital. After reaching home from the hospital, I had a very severe headache at night. Both times, one thing in common is that I was mentally disturbed and depressed. Is this something of concern? Should I see a doctor?

Thanks.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

I am very glad that you have improved from that attack. However, I should warn you that you are critically in danger. The first diagnosis for the episodes you described is transient Ischemic attack (TIA). This phenomenon usually occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain disrupts for a short period. By returning the blood supply over a few minutes, the symptoms improve.

Nevertheless, such symptoms are warning signs of a stroke. It means you may not be so lucky in the next attack, and the paralysis remains forever. Such symptoms in a young adult aged less than 35 are suggestive of a significant underlying condition. It would help if you were evaluated extensively, including screening for abnormal blood pressure, blood glucose, lipid profile, and cardiac anomalies, usually using trans-esophageal echocardiography and ECG (electrocardiogram) stenosis in cervical vessels to the brain by cervical and brain magnetic resonance angiography. Usually, preventive drug therapy is needed to reduce the risk of stroke, even when every assessment usually returns. I recommend you make an appointment with a neurologist as soon as possible.

I hope this information will help.

Thanks.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

But why does it only occur when I get mentally disturbed ? Both the times it was like that.

Thanks.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

It may have various possible reasons from a temporary increase in the blood pressure to a transient cardiac dysrhythmia. Both of these conditions may occur during stressful events.

I hope this information will help.

Thanks.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Seyedaidin Sajedi
Dr. Seyedaidin Sajedi

Neurology

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