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What Do A Head Cold, Congestion And Left Foot Numbness Indicate?
Question: 53 male healthy 5'9" 180#. non smoker. No Meds. Had head cold all week. Congestion. Pretty much over that. Loss of feeling side of left foot suddenly. Feels like it's asleep. Suddenly left pinky finger / bottom of hand feeling the same?
Brief Answer:
Post infection neuropathy and TIA to consider.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for usingHCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Upper respiratory tract infections may be caused by viruses too, that, in the other hand may cause nerves dysfunction in form of polyneuropathies for example,so, post viral neuropathy should be taken in consideration.
Another condition to consider, especially if you notice other symptoms ( vision and speech issues etc.), is transient ischemic attack.
It is necessary to get evaluated by your primary care Doctor who can order further tests and consultations in order to get a correct diagnosis.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Kind regards.
Post infection neuropathy and TIA to consider.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for usingHCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Upper respiratory tract infections may be caused by viruses too, that, in the other hand may cause nerves dysfunction in form of polyneuropathies for example,so, post viral neuropathy should be taken in consideration.
Another condition to consider, especially if you notice other symptoms ( vision and speech issues etc.), is transient ischemic attack.
It is necessary to get evaluated by your primary care Doctor who can order further tests and consultations in order to get a correct diagnosis.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Kind regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
So this could temporary due to a respiratory infection?
Brief Answer:
Yes, it is the most likely explanation.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
Yes, that is the most likely explanation, nerves involvement in form of neuropathy should be considered.
Discuss with your Doctor about these issues and further evaluation.
Greetings.
Yes, it is the most likely explanation.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
Yes, that is the most likely explanation, nerves involvement in form of neuropathy should be considered.
Discuss with your Doctor about these issues and further evaluation.
Greetings.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thank you. I've occasionally had respiratory infections in past years and this never happened. Why now?
Brief Answer:
It depends on the infection kind.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
It depends mainly in the kind of the virus and on immune system status, not all people who experienced respiratory tract infections develop neurological issues.
However, these issues need to be evaluated by your Doctor.
Take care.
It depends on the infection kind.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
It depends mainly in the kind of the virus and on immune system status, not all people who experienced respiratory tract infections develop neurological issues.
However, these issues need to be evaluated by your Doctor.
Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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