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Is Numbness In The Left Leg An Early Sign Of Heart Disease?

Hi. At times I feel a strange sensation, like a numbing vibration that goes down my left leg. Sometimes these are constant and lasts a while and other times I feel this only a few times and always when relaxing. Since it is on my left side I m worried it may have something to do with my heart. Have you heard of this before? It is not painful, just very strange.
Tue, 31 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I would explain that the numbness on your left leg does not seem to be related to any cardiac disorders.

It could be related to a pinched nerve or partial epilepsy seizures.

For this reason, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam and some tests:
- a resting ECG
- a lumbar spine X-ray study for possible bulging disc in this region
- nerve conduction studies.

If suspicions of seizures are raised, an EEG may be needed.

You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests.

Hope to have been helpful!

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri
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Is Numbness In The Left Leg An Early Sign Of Heart Disease?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I would explain that the numbness on your left leg does not seem to be related to any cardiac disorders. It could be related to a pinched nerve or partial epilepsy seizures. For this reason, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam and some tests: - a resting ECG - a lumbar spine X-ray study for possible bulging disc in this region - nerve conduction studies. If suspicions of seizures are raised, an EEG may be needed. You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests. Hope to have been helpful! Kind regards, Dr. Iliri