What Causes Swelling In Right Ankle, Numbness In Right Arm And Migraine?

Posted on Mon, 23 Nov 2015

Question: I have swelling in my right ankle toward my heel, heart rate is mid 90's resting, numbing and tingling in my right arm.
I had a migraine wake me at 4 am and it is still present
I have been dealing with stuffiness from allergies but it has seemed worse over the past few days
What should I do? Walk in clinic? Wait it out? Or call my dr in the am?

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Rule out stroke

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
If the symptoms of headache and arm symptoms have come suddenly, I would suggest that you meet a neurologist asap to rule out a stroke.
The treatment of stroke is best started earliest as possible.
So I would suggest that you get to the emergency services as soon as possible.
Of course, stroke is just one possibility. But it's the most drastic of them.
Best of luck. Dr Mittal.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar