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Should I Be Worried About The Weakness And Heaviness In My Arm With Family History Of Strokes?
My right arm is feeling weak and heavy, this started yesterday afternoon and I'm feeling quite light headed and spaced out, I am 45 years old female with family history of strokes, my sister has had 3 and my brother died of a brain haemorrage, I have an appointment tonight with my GP
Tue, 3 Nov 2015
Hi,
Considering a significant family history, it is important such symptoms are investigated carefully. Your GP will do a general physical exam, and based on his findings may advise you a routine blood test; bleeding and clotting time; CT scan of head and neck; and/ or heart scan.
Kindly let me know once your results come up and in case of any further queries.
Thanks, Dr Vishesh Rohatgi
Considering a significant family history, it is important such symptoms are investigated carefully. Your GP will do a general physical exam, and based on his findings may advise you a routine blood test; bleeding and clotting time; CT scan of head and neck; and/ or heart scan.
Kindly let me know once your results come up and in case of any further queries.
Thanks, Dr Vishesh Rohatgi
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