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Suggest Treatment For Numbness In Arm After Suffering From Strokes
Question: I had 2 strokes 2 years ago. I don't have any paradises but still have numbness in my right arm and right side of mouth. I noticed when I got up yesterday that my left leg felt numb from the knee down. I thought it was just the way I slept but it had been feeling numb all day today . What should I do?
Brief Answer:
Possibility of stroke to be ruled out by examination and imaging
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
In view of previous recurrent stroke it is advisable to get a consultation and examination from a doctor for possibility of stroke.
A brain imaging may be required.
Continue rest treatment as previously.
You can also upload your previous reports for evaluation regarding recurrent strokes.
Have you any cardiac illness?
Have you got angiographic study of aorta and large vessels of neck?
What about blood reports/
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back with these details.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Possibility of stroke to be ruled out by examination and imaging
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
In view of previous recurrent stroke it is advisable to get a consultation and examination from a doctor for possibility of stroke.
A brain imaging may be required.
Continue rest treatment as previously.
You can also upload your previous reports for evaluation regarding recurrent strokes.
Have you any cardiac illness?
Have you got angiographic study of aorta and large vessels of neck?
What about blood reports/
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back with these details.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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