Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Does Numbness In The Left Hand And Toes Indicate?
Question: Follow-up. BP now under control with new subscription from my MD.
Still have some minor numbness is the figures of my left hand and toes on my left foot. I thought this might have to do will my BP, but now 130/67 so maybe no connection. Any thoughts?
Still have some minor numbness is the figures of my left hand and toes on my left foot. I thought this might have to do will my BP, but now 130/67 so maybe no connection. Any thoughts?
Brief Answer:
My answer as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome back on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to different possible causes:
- a small stroke. The fact that your complains are only in the left limbs can indicate possible stroke (considering your risk factors)
- an electrolyte imbalance (this would not explain why your complains are only on the left limbs).
For this reason, I would recommend performing a brain MRI to exclude a possible stroke. Some other blood lab tests are also necessary:
- fasting glucose for diabetes
- blood lipid profile for dyslipidemia
- blood electrolytes for electrolyte imbalance
- kidney and liver function tests
- complete blood count for anemia.
You should know that evidence of a stroke is given by the brain MRI, it will be important to take daily baby aspirin in the future to prevent possible future stroke. A better control of all cardio-vascular risk factors (hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes, smoking or alcohol) is really necessary in this clinical situation.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues.
Hope to have been helpful!
Let me know about everything!
Best wishes,
Dr. Iliri
My answer as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome back on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to different possible causes:
- a small stroke. The fact that your complains are only in the left limbs can indicate possible stroke (considering your risk factors)
- an electrolyte imbalance (this would not explain why your complains are only on the left limbs).
For this reason, I would recommend performing a brain MRI to exclude a possible stroke. Some other blood lab tests are also necessary:
- fasting glucose for diabetes
- blood lipid profile for dyslipidemia
- blood electrolytes for electrolyte imbalance
- kidney and liver function tests
- complete blood count for anemia.
You should know that evidence of a stroke is given by the brain MRI, it will be important to take daily baby aspirin in the future to prevent possible future stroke. A better control of all cardio-vascular risk factors (hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes, smoking or alcohol) is really necessary in this clinical situation.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues.
Hope to have been helpful!
Let me know about everything!
Best wishes,
Dr. Iliri
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
