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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use dolo or any mild analgesics and follow up with your doctor

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I'm really worried because my mom has been dealing with some kind of disease for over a year now. We've been to so many physicians and psychiatrists, and we've done various tests, but everything comes back normal. It's just so confusing, and we're not sure what steps to take next. She's currently taking medicines like Redion XT, Panor DSR, Etizolam, PKimitrip, Eteolam 0.5, and Lozipam 1, but nothing seems to work. I'm desperate for some advice on what might actually help her or even a recommendation for a doctor who could be the right fit to understand her health issue. Could anyone guide us?

consult a psychiatrist

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