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What Causes Sudden Onset Of One-sided Numbness?
Question: What does it mean when u suddenly go numb from the waist up on one side to u head?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Sudden onset one side numbness is considered as a concern because it could mean an intracranial pathology in the form of stroke, bleeding or demyelination. However I have seen other patients with anxiety, vitamin deficiency and endocrine disorders presenting with similar numbness. Therefore I would remain cautious and evaluate further if symptoms persists or progress in such cases. A detailed neurological examination and battery of tests including MRI of brain, blood sugar, cholesterol, vitamin B12 and thyroid hormone check are entailed.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if you have other concerns.
Regards
Multiple differentials...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Sudden onset one side numbness is considered as a concern because it could mean an intracranial pathology in the form of stroke, bleeding or demyelination. However I have seen other patients with anxiety, vitamin deficiency and endocrine disorders presenting with similar numbness. Therefore I would remain cautious and evaluate further if symptoms persists or progress in such cases. A detailed neurological examination and battery of tests including MRI of brain, blood sugar, cholesterol, vitamin B12 and thyroid hormone check are entailed.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if you have other concerns.
Regards
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