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What Causes Memory Loss And Numbness In Leg And Arm?
my husband was told that he has vertigo but now having issues with his left side dragging his left leg and left arm weak and going num if he lays on it back in the hosptial and blood pressure is 143/104 while standing but sitting 133/92 help we don t understand and sometimes he talks as if he is drunk and he has forgot things that he shouldn t not have
Fri, 30 Aug 2019
Hello,
I would explain that his symptoms (numbness in the left leg and arm) could be related to a stroke. For this reason, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist for a careful physical exam and a brain MRI. Regarding the drop in his blood pressure while standing up, it is suggestive of orthostatic hypotension. A head Up Tilt test would help investigate on this issue.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care. All the best.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
I would explain that his symptoms (numbness in the left leg and arm) could be related to a stroke. For this reason, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist for a careful physical exam and a brain MRI. Regarding the drop in his blood pressure while standing up, it is suggestive of orthostatic hypotension. A head Up Tilt test would help investigate on this issue.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care. All the best.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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