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What Causes Numbness In Right Side Of Head And Severe Leg Weakness?
My father who is 78 is experiencing a numbness to the right side of his head usually upon waking and occasionally thru the day. Also he had severe leg weakness a feeling of extreme heaviness. He is a diabetic but that is controlled thru diet and medication. What could cause this?
Fri, 7 Jun 2019
Hello,
Your father will need a thorough neurological examination to make sure if there are neurological signs present or not. Patients with diabetes are at increased risk for strokes so it is important to rule these out first.
I hope this answers your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
Your father will need a thorough neurological examination to make sure if there are neurological signs present or not. Patients with diabetes are at increased risk for strokes so it is important to rule these out first.
I hope this answers your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
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