I'm really concerned about my mom. She's been diabetic for a while, and lately, she's been saying that her whole body goes numb when she's sleeping. It's been happening for about a month, and I'm not sure what type of doctor we should see about this. Could you guide me on who to consult?

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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Based on your symptoms, the white patches could be:

Vitiligo: An autoimmune condition causing skin depigmentation.

Pityriasis Alba: A harmless skin condition causing white patches, often on elbows and knees.

Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis): A skin condition causing white patches, redness, and itching.

Psoriasis: An autoimmune condition causing white, scaly patches.

Consult a dermatologist for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan. They may recommend:

Topical creams or ointments

Light therapy

Oral medications

Share your medical history, including the treatment you received at 17, to help the dermatologist make an accurate diagnosis.

Dr. Kareemulla Suggests...

Consult a Neurologist

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I'm really curious and a bit worried about something I've noticed. Sometimes, my palm just starts burning out of nowhere, and the only thing that helps is holding something cold. Do you have any idea why this might be happening?

Vit B12 deficiency, Calcium deficiency or any neuropathy can lead to this symptoms

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I'm experiencing this annoying twitching in my left eye's upper eyelid for the past month. It stops when I close or stretch my eye, but after a while, it starts up again for like 30 seconds. My glasses haven't changed in power since I got new ones about six months ago. Any ideas on how I can stop this twitching?

That could be dure to restlessness ,no need to worry take adquate rest ,if its becoming worse visit Ophtholmologist for appropriate management.

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Can you review my MRI report and suggest any non-surgical treatments like physiotherapy or neurotherapy that might help my condition? I'm really hoping to avoid surgery if possible

Please upload the MRI report‚Äînon-surgical physiotherapy and neurotherapy can help depending on findings.

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