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Is Numbness In Chest And Shoulder Post Triple Bypass Surgery A Cause For Concern?

Hi I m a 53 year old female that underwent triple heart bypass surgery 5 months ago, I would like to know if I should still be experiencing numbness cross my chest and left shoulder. Also not very much movement in both my feet as they harvested veins from both legs up to the knee
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Hi,

That might be due to irritation or damage to the local nerves. Take loading dose of vitamin B12 and see your clinician for complete evaluation and clinical examination.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ajeet Singh, General & Family Physician
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Is Numbness In Chest And Shoulder Post Triple Bypass Surgery A Cause For Concern?

Hi, That might be due to irritation or damage to the local nerves. Take loading dose of vitamin B12 and see your clinician for complete evaluation and clinical examination. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ajeet Singh, General & Family Physician