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What Causes Numbness And Tingling Sensation On The Left Side Of The Body?

I have been having numbness and tingling on the left side of my body. Started with my foot, it was very sensitive to cold and then areas of numbness. Then the next day it went up the outer side of my leg. Worked its way up over the next couple of days to my hip, buttocks and stomach area. Mostly numbness and then tingling like it went to sleep and somewhat painful at times. At night my carpal tunnel in my left hand has gotten much worse with the onset of these other symptoms.
Thu, 25 Oct 2018
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Hello,

Tingling and numbness may be due to nerve root compression or peripheral neuropathy was seen in cervical or lumbar spondylosis or prolapsed intervertebral disc or anemia or multiple sclerosis or peripheral neuropathy or diabetes etc.

Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is.

Get it done MRI spine, nerve conduction study, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.

CT brain, if symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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What Causes Numbness And Tingling Sensation On The Left Side Of The Body?

Hello, Tingling and numbness may be due to nerve root compression or peripheral neuropathy was seen in cervical or lumbar spondylosis or prolapsed intervertebral disc or anemia or multiple sclerosis or peripheral neuropathy or diabetes etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Get it done MRI spine, nerve conduction study, blood pressure and blood sugar levels. CT brain, if symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist