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The upper part of my head turns numb in sleep. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been experiencing numbness in the upper part of my head, specifically in the middle, while I have been sleeping for the past two days. I had like to understand the possible reasons behind this sensation and whether it is a cause for concern. Your insights would be greatly appreciat... Read Full »
Dr. J. Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq, and thank you for choosing us as your provider for health care. I have gone through all your details and appreciate your concern.Experiencing occasional numbness while sleeping is typically considered normal. It is usually a cause for concern only if it persists for more than ... Read Full »
Can masturbation cause hand numbness?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been masturbating for about 11 years and from a few weeks my right elbow started paining. Numbness had appeared recently. I am a software engineer and I am working with computer for the past 11 years. When I sleep on my back and have my forehands over my chest, they become numb som... Read Full »
Dr. J. Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your question with care and understand that you have numbness of your hands when you sleep. First and foremost, masturbation is physiological and it is a normal phenomenon. It does not cause any problem or any side effects. It does not interfere with your gen... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, My wife, who is 43 years old, is feeling loss of skin sensation on the lower part of the legs. This feeling has started four years ago. But, it did not bother her that time. Two years ago, we consulted a neurologist and he prescribed medicines, which brought her relief. She stopped taking... Read Full »
Dr. J. Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. Our body parts undergo wear and tear as we age. This is called degeneration. This degeneration varies from person to person. Some people have degeneration in some organs... Read Full »
After removing my shoes, I experience a sensation of numbness in my feet. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I consistently notice different numb spots on my foot when I remove my shoes. This does not happen every time, but half of my big toe, second toe and my pinky toe has numbness. The numbness occurs on three toes, the first and second toe on the right foot and the same spots on my left ... Read Full »
Dr. J. Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your first query consult is on us! I read your query and can understand your concern. The tightness of the shoes interferes with blood flow, causing numbness. I suggest the following: Please wear shoes that are a bigger size to allow for better blood circulation. ... Read Full »