Male | 45

Heaviness in Head: Urgent Medical Assistance Needed

Q: What do I need to know before an EMG?

Please follow these steps to be ready for an EMG: On the test day, take a bath or a shower and thoroughly wash your arms and legs to eliminate any remaining body oils. Avoid using creams, bath oils, or lotions. Dress comfortably and loosely, and don't forget to pack shorts and a shirt with short or no sleeves.

Q: Can I drink before EMG?

You're free to eat and drink as usual.

Q: How long do you hurt after an EMG test?

You can notice some muscle soreness at the insertion area following the EMG. It is typical and usually lasts a day or two.

Q: What should you not do before an EMG?

You should avoid the following things before an EMG: Three hours or more before the surgery, avoid smoking. After cleaning, avoid using any creams or lotions.

Q: What are the signs of nerve damage?

Signs of nerve damage: Hands and feet are burning or feeling numb. You have the sensation of wearing a tight glove or sock. Weakness in your muscles, particularly in your arms or legs. Dropping things you're holding all the time. Your hands, arms, legs, or feet hurt sharply. A faint electrical shock-like buzzing feeling.

Q: Why was my EMG so painful?

EMG frequently results in pain because the process uses needles and electric shocks.

Q: How many needles are inserted for an EMG test?

The test may require five or more needle insertions.

Q: How long does an EMG take?

Typically, the exams last 60 to 90 minutes.

Doctor I am a male of 45 year from Africa i feel this heaviness (dizziness) in the head and fatigue whenever i walk a little distance or engage in strenous work. I did ECG and ECHO2D tests. The doctor said nothing was wrong with my heart . I check my BP regularly. I am not hypertensive. I engage in regular fitness exercise . Yet this heaviness in the head and tiredness doesn't want to stop. I need your urgent reply. Pat.

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Dr. Gurneet Sawhney

Neurosurgeon

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Answered on 2nd Aug '24

It’s good that you’ve ruled out heart issues and hypertension. However, the persistent heaviness in the head and fatigue could be related to other causes such as anemia, thyroid issues, or even stress and anxiety. I would recommend visiting an internal medicine specialist or a neurologist for a thorough evaluation to pinpoint the cause and get appropriate treatment.

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Hello

you have cervical pain

pl take acupuncture

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take care

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Heaviness in Head: Urgent Medical Assistance Needed

Questions & Answers on "Neurology" (753)

Who deals with complex trauma tbi cases

How to recover from paralysis

I am a 21 year old female. I fell down the stairs 2.5 months ago and the bruise became numb on the front of my shin. It doesn’t hurt or affect my ability to walk but the bruised area is competely numb

What is the permanant treatment of migraine ?

Tingling numb dizzy in my head, for a month

I have been having persistent headache for about a month accompanied with double vision. Why is this?

My child is suffering from severe headache everyday I had gone through all the checkups Even ct scan, mri But all reports are normal

There is a lot of pain at night. It feels like the vein in the forehead will burst and the body jerks repeatedly.

Every so often, about every month I would say. I get these episodes of dizzy spells and kaliedoscope vision. My vision starts to go black with spots and I see lots of colors. I get very dizzy and sweating a lot

I have 1 pea size lymph node on both side of my neck since 1 month I also have post nasal drip.. I feel numbness like feeling in my neck throat and mouth some times I feel tingling in my head.. From yesterday I feel mild pain in front side of my neck

I'm 25 age male Mujhe 3 month se DNS lg rha hai

Why my headache is not going away? It’s a throbbing headache in the temple of my head.

Hath me bar bar guwahati hona

I am suffering the following: - Post Polio Residual Paralysis cerebral vascular accident Is it coming under Multiple disability or Locomotor Disability

Headache can be caused near the ear and eye can be caused due to

I have pain in my left hand and Left side neck pain.left hand numbness in night time.

तीन चार दिन से सर दर्द कर रहा है गोली खाता हु तो बंद हो जाता है वापिस दर्द करने लग जाता है

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