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Left Side Of Face Numb, Dizzy When I Stand

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Question : left side of face numb, Dizzy when I stand
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Answered by Dr. Aaron Branch (38 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Concerning for stroke

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Hello, I'm Dr. Branch, thanks for using Ask a Doctor. The combination of the symptoms you describe are concerning for a stroke involving your brainstem. If you have only been having these symptoms for minutes or hours, I would recommend that you go to the ER immediately to be evaluated for this. If you have had the symptoms for a long time, it would not be so urgent, but I would recommend seeing your doctor as soon as you can so that you can get a full neurological exam and possibly imaging of your brain to determine the cause of this.

I hope that helps, please let me know if you have any questions about any of that, and I would be glad to discuss it with you further.
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Left Side Of Face Numb, Dizzy When I Stand

Brief Answer: Concerning for stroke Detailed Answer: Hello, I'm Dr. Branch, thanks for using Ask a Doctor. The combination of the symptoms you describe are concerning for a stroke involving your brainstem. If you have only been having these symptoms for minutes or hours, I would recommend that you go to the ER immediately to be evaluated for this. If you have had the symptoms for a long time, it would not be so urgent, but I would recommend seeing your doctor as soon as you can so that you can get a full neurological exam and possibly imaging of your brain to determine the cause of this. I hope that helps, please let me know if you have any questions about any of that, and I would be glad to discuss it with you further.