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What Causes Unilateral Numbness In The Face And Limbs?
Question: hi my mother(61year) feels heavy and numbness towards the right side starting from head to toe and also her right leg has swellon up. please advice
Brief Answer:
Get examined and evaluated by a neurologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
Unilateral symptoms of numbness involving face and limbs requires evaluation for any brain lesion.
Is there any headache, vomiting, seizures, loss of consciousness, limb weakness, visual complains, fever, ear discharge?
You need to get her examined by a neurologist.
She may require brain imaging Mri or CT head.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Get examined and evaluated by a neurologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
Unilateral symptoms of numbness involving face and limbs requires evaluation for any brain lesion.
Is there any headache, vomiting, seizures, loss of consciousness, limb weakness, visual complains, fever, ear discharge?
You need to get her examined by a neurologist.
She may require brain imaging Mri or CT head.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
she has limb weakness only
Brief Answer:
Get investigated as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
In case of unilateral weakness possibility of stroke or tumor needs to be evaluated.
Urgent consultation and brain mri is advised.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Get investigated as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
In case of unilateral weakness possibility of stroke or tumor needs to be evaluated.
Urgent consultation and brain mri is advised.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
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