I've been noticing something odd when I sleep. If I rest my head on my hand, when I wake up, that part of my head feels numb, almost like there's been blood circulation loss. It usually happens near my ear or sometimes at the back. Once I wake up and move my hand away, I can feel the blood coming back, and after massaging it for a bit, it feels normal again. Is this something to worry about, or is it common? I'm a bit anxious about it.

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

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A colour doppler flow venous test is advised to the patient and cardiac opinion ..

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Answered 04/07/2025

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