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What Do Numbness In Left Arm And Leg Along With Lightheadedness Indicate?

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Posted on Thu, 19 Jan 2017
Question: Friend has numbness in left arm (bicep) and left leg (quadriceps); and is feeling light headed
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (8 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Might be cerebral stroke

Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon
Your friend has numbness in Left arm and Left thigh and is feeling light headed.
In view of the above clinical picture it is possible that he might be suffering from a mild attack of cerebral stroke or some other brain pathology involving right side of brain,
I suggest you take him to a hospital ASAP for investigations and treatment
I hope I have answered your question. Please feel free to ask any further question.
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What Do Numbness In Left Arm And Leg Along With Lightheadedness Indicate?

Brief Answer: Might be cerebral stroke Detailed Answer: Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon Your friend has numbness in Left arm and Left thigh and is feeling light headed. In view of the above clinical picture it is possible that he might be suffering from a mild attack of cerebral stroke or some other brain pathology involving right side of brain, I suggest you take him to a hospital ASAP for investigations and treatment I hope I have answered your question. Please feel free to ask any further question.