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Numbness on head while in deep sleep
During sleep I feel numbness in head once i wake up and scratchy head it feels numb, settles in few seconds. Happens ocassionaly
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Based on your description, occasional numbness or a “scratchy” numb feeling over the scalp that appears during sleep and settles within a few seconds after waking is most commonly due to temporary pressure on scalp nerves or blood vessels. This can happen because of sleeping position, pressure from a pillow, or mild neck muscle tension. Once you change position or wake up, blood flow and nerve sensation return, so the feeling settles quickly.
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Try using a comfortable pillow that supports your neck well.
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if the numbness become frequent, please consult for further management and evaluation. thank you.
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