I've been experiencing this weird numbness in my body while I'm sleeping at night, and it's making me really restless. I'm just wondering what might be causing it? Are there any specific tests I should consider to figure out whats going on?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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The probable causes of teeth grinding or bruxism during sleep are:

Stress and anxiety: Tension can lead to teeth grinding.

Misaligned teeth or bite: Dental issues can cause teeth to grind.

Sleep disorders: Sleep apnea, insomnia, or restless leg syndrome.

Habits: Caffeine, nicotine, or alcohol consumption before bedtime.

Medical conditions: Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Consult a dentist or a healthcare professional to rule out underlying conditions and explore possible treatments.

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My mom has been experiencing severe pain on one side of her body from head to toe, including her ear and really bad back pain. She had paranasal sinus surgery about two years ago could this be related or something new we should be worried about?

This could be new nerve or spinal issue‚Äîfull neuro checkup and spine MRI advised to rule out post-surgical effects.

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I've been dealing with occipital neuralgia for about two years now, and nothing seems to be working despite all the doctor's visits. I'm really curious if you can provide a treatment that actually helps with this condition.

you can take muscle relaxants like tab.MOVEX MR, and try avoiding stress.

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I've been dealing with this constant headache that kicks in every evening. It doesn't just stay in one place; the pain kind of migrates from my head to my neck and shoulders. On top of that, every morning, I'm waking up with a burning sensation in my feet. It's starting to really worry me. Any idea what might be going on or how I can tackle this?

Your symptoms suggest tension headaches triggered by stress, poor posture, or muscle strain, while the burning sensation in your feet may indicate neuropathy, vitamin deficiencies,

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