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What Causes Numbness In Leg And Arm While Being On Blood Thinners?
I am 26 years old and have blood clot condition called leiden factor 5. I am a lifer on coumadin after my 6th and current clot in my leg. The last two have come while on blood thinner. Today I am experiencing numbness in my other leg (left) and my left arm sometimes as well. What could this be?
Wed, 21 Aug 2019
Hello,
Your symptoms could be related to TIA (transient ischemic attack) or a possible stroke. For this reason, I recommend consulting with a neurologist and performing a brain MRI.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
Your symptoms could be related to TIA (transient ischemic attack) or a possible stroke. For this reason, I recommend consulting with a neurologist and performing a brain MRI.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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