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Front part of head feels like being pulled when it is not. And there is a sharp pain when that feeling comes. This happens every 10 mins. Small boils are there as well. Please suggest what can be done.

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Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing this problem... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for ...  Read More

I am getting back pain and some times getting hand pain in the middle of hand/shoulder (something itching/pulling my head left side) for these two cases to whom I need to contact (Ortho or Neuro surgeon/any other specialist) please suggest . Pain:for the past 2/3 years taking physiotherapy. Once I stop after some months later getting back pain agai

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Intially it started ( may be 2 years back ) with pain at center back of head & neck stiffness. Took MRI brain & cervical , except for a mild degeneration its ok.Now the pain has shifted to the right back of head near ear and neck .its a pulling pain which gets worse when im awake .also due to some dental issues , always have sensitivity i

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Why does my hair hurt at the root. Pull at the roots of hair. I haven't any rashes, dandruff,itching. I don't tie hair.

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This is called trichodynia. This may be seen in sensitive scalp or in hairloss or seborrheic dermatitis. Please contact me using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

I had dengue 4 months ago.. Due to which I lost hair & became extremely weak.. I had this extreme pain in my head which felt like a pressure/pulling sensation in my head during dengue but it still continues to happen today..

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.  ...  Read More

Whenever I oil in my head, my head's hair aches very sharply it seems as if someone has pulled the hair and the pain remains until the head is washed.

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This is called trichodynia. It can.be treated. Also need to see if there is any other cause. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment ad ...  Read More

From last 3 year I have the habit of pulling hair. Actually I noticed my hair became frizzy at one portion. This is still going on I tried shaving head twice but the regrown hair has same texture and the habit continued. What is the solution to this problem?

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Hi. Repeated pulling of hair is a symptom of a mental disorder. This needs detailed evaluation for early diagnosis and management. Please consult a psychiatrist at the earliest. ...  Read More

I have pinned and pulled pain inside the rightfront of my head. It feel pinching in my head or brain.

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Difficult to comment. May be neurogenic itching. Please consult. Thanks. ...  Read More

I want to stop hair pulling . làst 5 yrs pulling my hair eat my hair something . I needful to stop my hair pulling.

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This is psychiatric issues, further evaluation needed ...  Read More

I get pain on my hair roots on the front head and also I am loosing hair in the front head. any suggestions please.

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Probably turning bald..,... Please send photos of the affected part for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult on private chat or meet me in my clinic for detailed information and prescription. ...  Read More

My mom feels there is a bone infront of her ear which keeps on moving and keeps on pulling up and down. Then there is head heaviness. This goes on for all day continue.. Ct scan is normal. Can't understand what it is.. Help please.

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Hi.. will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately.consult online for further evaluation and management ...  Read More

I had left ear pain,fever,cold in April and later started using medicines, it got reduced. But again in June, I ate ice cream, which again gave me a cold, fever and ear pain. The first two reduced through medicines, but left ear pain was mild and constant. I ate bubblegum to release the pressure on the left side, it got reduced after 25 days. But

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Yes it can be due to ear, consult a vertigo specialist for complete vestibular examination and tests. ...  Read More

Hi Doctor Why my head feels like there's liquid in it? Can you please help me with it? Thank you so much

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nothing to worry it is just your anxiety do some meditation or yoga ...  Read More

29. M. 5'6", 74 kg My head feels tight and blocked. When this happens I also get apathy, carelessness, can't feel pleasure. I have only felt good for couple of hours two times last year. Otherwise it is constant.

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My 16months old is pulling other childrens hair is it normal. Even though I am trying to explain that she is not understanding.

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It's normal for the 16 month for show reaction... Baby will not understand the concept of NO... So the best is to take the baby away from the location ...  Read More

When I sit and do some work on laptop my head feels so heavy and sometimes I feel my nerves on head . There will be so much pain developed in back of eyes my lifestyle is distorted because of this upper teeth start giving me pain but my all teeth are fine I had check up for this and eyes are fine too what could be the reason for this then?

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. ...  Read More

I pulled out some hair and now there is a bald patch there. I am using kera xl serum and it has been 6 months since no hair growth. What can I do else I don't want to go for hair transplant. Pls suggest something. Will minoxidil grow hair? I'm asking this question again as from few days I'm feeling very low because of it and I felt very helpless no

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hi I had laser facial chin Hair first session last week and der was growth, now some small hairs are coming out if I touch them or just pull out with fingers without resistance will der be a problem for next session or for treatment

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Hi doctor These days, my head feels a cold sensation at one, certain pont. Different day, different point. What is the main cause and treatment? Can you help me? Thank you

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

I am feeling pain in right side of head and hairs while touching for last 2-3 days . Kindly tell and diagnose.

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Use hair oil n message if still pain consult ...  Read More

Dear Sir/ Madam, I have hair pulling habit of Centre point of Eyebrow . What can I do to stop this habit ?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hi Doctor My head feels hot but no fever. Ears sometimes feel cold and hot. Sometimes also a bit dizzy. Can you suggest what should I do to feel better? Thanks

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need to know about your sleep pattern and some signs of thyroid issue .. ...  Read More

Hi doctor, My head feels heavy when I lied down. When i woke up heaviness of head disappear. Please suggest me what happens

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Hi, need more details about it, kindly take online consultation with me in practo for proper evaluation and further management ...  Read More

My head feels heavy and rough when I lie down on my pillow. what is this called and solution to it. Thank you

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Hello, It needs evaluation... Can't comment on this limited information. ...  Read More

Head spins and paining testless tongue and feels to omit since yesterday Please suggest Head spins and paining testless tongue and feels to omit since yesterday Please suggest

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Please consult with a physician nearby immediately. You need physical examination and further management. ...  Read More

From last 15 days my head and neck feels hot but when I measured temperature through thermometer it is given reading of 98.2 to 98.3 . Also my leg r paining some times no more other symptoms than that .help me to get rid over this ..

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Neuropathy May be due alcohol Kindly consult ...  Read More

My head feels like heavy and it needs massage to get relief. After massage, I feel relieved. My eyes also feeling tired. What causes this

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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can hel ...  Read More

From last five days I am feeling like dizziness whenever I went to sleep or look downwards then after having cinnarizine tablet now dizziness is not there but I feel like heavy head always, and feels like hangover all time, I doesn't drink at all, doing regular gim and hv protein shake, bp is around 105/70, also sugar is also normal from last five

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

My mind is pulling head muscles to make shape of U or D. My head muscles are pulling too much .I cant keep my head nerves or muscles relaxed.They are taking shape of random alphabets. Medicines taken so far- Sertaline 50, 100 Vortioxetine 20mg Clonazepam 0.25 ,0.5 Nortriptyline 025 Sodium valproarate 333mg+ valproic acid 145mg flouxetine 20 mg,40mg

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Looking at the symptom description and the various medicines you have tried, all I can say is You need to be evaluated with a great detail and arrive at a diagnosis first ans then Targeted multimodal ...  Read More

Hello, I have TMJ issue from few years which used to make clicking sound rarely while eating and not now. However now for more than 6 months, I have pulling and burning sensation on left side of my head day and night. Whom should I consult dentist or neurologist or physiotherapist. Please advise. Thanks, Sashi

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Good morning! If no pains during chewing activity, dentist may not be best person. Get your neck, muscles around neck and jaw, face assessed for any trigger points in upper trapezius, sternoncleidoma ...  Read More

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