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How Can I Proceed Diagnosing The Gradual Limitation In The Use Of My Left Hand And Arm For A Few Years Apart From Difficulty In Walking With My Left Leg?
Question: I have gradually had limited use of my left hand and left arm over the last 3 years. I would have difficulty walking with my left leg when I drank the last 3 years. The walking is now getting worse all the time with left leg. started with walking uphill and now all the time.
Brief Answer:
Cerebrovascular disease to be ruled out
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir
I can certainly understand your concern
As per your symptoms the possibility of cerebrovascular disease in the form of stroke should be rule out.
For this I advise you to get MRI brain at the earliest.
It's advisable to quit alcohol.
Further management if any is largely based on test results
Post your further queries if any
Thank you
Cerebrovascular disease to be ruled out
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir
I can certainly understand your concern
As per your symptoms the possibility of cerebrovascular disease in the form of stroke should be rule out.
For this I advise you to get MRI brain at the earliest.
It's advisable to quit alcohol.
Further management if any is largely based on test results
Post your further queries if any
Thank you
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