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Weakness, Numbness In Right Arm, Tongue Is Getting Shorter. Causes?

hello doc , i just want to ask about the condition of my father. few years ago his right hand become weak and numb then few years past his left hand got the same symptoms and rapidly affect his right leg then its left leg and his tongue get a little shorter. he feels very weak but his eating regularly with his vitamins .. my father age is 68 years old.. hope you can give me some insight about whats happening to my father.. thank you so much..
Thu, 14 Feb 2013
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Hi welcome to Health care magic forum, At this age these symptoms suggest ischemia of some areas of the brain, probably the process started from the lower part of the brain so the weakness started in the hands first so the weakness started in the arms first, as the center controlling the upper part of the body lies in the lower part of the brain , and vice versa.
He needs to be examined by the neurologist for confermation of the disease . He needs to have M.R.I, along with other routine tests for confarmation of the condition.
Besides i advise you to follow some diet recommendations as give him more of green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts, egg, milk, meat, fruits and juices, to provide iron, proteins, vitamins, minerals,trace elements, and anti oxidants in a natural way.
Wishing for a quick recovery and thanks for calling.
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Weakness, Numbness In Right Arm, Tongue Is Getting Shorter. Causes?

Hi welcome to Health care magic forum, At this age these symptoms suggest ischemia of some areas of the brain, probably the process started from the lower part of the brain so the weakness started in the hands first so the weakness started in the arms first, as the center controlling the upper part of the body lies in the lower part of the brain , and vice versa. He needs to be examined by the neurologist for confermation of the disease . He needs to have M.R.I, along with other routine tests for confarmation of the condition. Besides i advise you to follow some diet recommendations as give him more of green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts, egg, milk, meat, fruits and juices, to provide iron, proteins, vitamins, minerals,trace elements, and anti oxidants in a natural way. Wishing for a quick recovery and thanks for calling.