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 dealing with a 103-degree fever since yesterday and struggling with unbearable headaches. I've been diagnosed with migraines and was prescribed Amicon 25. The doctor has now added antibiotics and Dolo 650 for the fever. Given that I'm a breastfeeding mom, I'm really concerned. Can I safely take Amicon 25 along with these other medications? The headaches are making it hard to sleep, and I just want to make sure everything's okay for me and my baby.

it's safe

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I'm experiencing some pretty severe pain on the left side of my neck, stretching from my shoulder up to below my ear. It's been going on for about a month and it's getting unbearable. What could be causing this, and what do you think I should do?

The persistent pain on the left side of your neck, near the shoulder and below the ear, lasting for a month, could be related to various factors, including muscle strain, cervical spondylosis, herniated disc, or referred pain from the shoulder or thoracic spine; consider consult an orthopedic specialist

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I'm at the beginning stages of neurofibromatosis and I'm really worried. Is there any medication available to help with this condition? Also, can laser treatments be effective in curing it? I'm trying to understand my options and what might work best for me.

it will go take treatment

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