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2021-05-11 01:10:21
Sometimes i am getting numbness during sleeping and yesterday also i got severe numbness on right hand side and after changing my sleeping postion its better and along with i have dizziness and neck stiffness and pressure on back side of my head Pls suggest why it is happening
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Can be due to cervical spondylosis!! Which is worsened by bad sleeping habits!
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proper sleeping hygiene avoid using phone after lying down in bed avoid too high/too low and hard/extra soft pillows.

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At your age It is usually due to bad sleeping and sitting postures. Need some more details. Can be treated by medication and some excercise for neck muscle
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