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What Causes Numbness In The Left Side Of The Body?

I have a slight numbness to the left side of my body with a blood pressure of 106/71. Heart rate is 101. I ve had this numbness for a couple days. There is also a burning feeling, i feel dizzy at times, and i am diabetic. I m a 31 year old female height 5 1 weight 244. Is this a stroke or something different?
Wed, 22 Oct 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi,Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you have numbness on left side of your body. As you are diabetic it can be due to diabetic neuropathy . You should keep your diabetic in control.For this you can get your blood sugar fasting and PP done and keep it under control.You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.
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What Causes Numbness In The Left Side Of The Body?

Hi,Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you have numbness on left side of your body. As you are diabetic it can be due to diabetic neuropathy . You should keep your diabetic in control.For this you can get your blood sugar fasting and PP done and keep it under control.You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.