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What Causes Numbness On Left Side Of Body Inspite Of Suffering From Bronchitis?

I have been diagnosed with bronchitis, an ear infection and sinus infection. I finished my medications, yet still have some of the same symptoms. Today, while sitting down my left side of my body slowly went numb, then felt very heavy, specifically my left hand, and left side of my face. My arm felt very heavy as well. My knee also got pretty achy. I can bear weight. Some of the numbness has decreased, but everything feels very achy still. Do I need to be concerned?
Tue, 20 Sep 2022
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Hello,

Your symptoms of numbness in the left half of body may not be related to bronchitis. Both are to be viewed differently. The following may be probable causes of numbness on left side of your body:
1) Transient ischemic attack
2) Stroke
3) Cervical disc disorders leading to numbness and tingling in arms
4) Peripheral neuropathy
5) Multiple sclerosis
6) Guillaine Barre syndrome
8) Sometimes left arm pain and left side facial pain may be indications of a heart attack
9) Myasthenia gravis

When a patient walks into my clinic with similar symptoms i would manage as below
a) Thorough history taking and clinical examination
b) if I suspect weakness, MRI brain and ECG are ordered
c) Treatment always depends upon the underlying cause

If this is the first time you felt so and if does subside, you can leave it. But if it doesn't subside and is not the first time, you need to consult a neurologist and get evaluated.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
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What Causes Numbness On Left Side Of Body Inspite Of Suffering From Bronchitis?

Hello, Your symptoms of numbness in the left half of body may not be related to bronchitis. Both are to be viewed differently. The following may be probable causes of numbness on left side of your body: 1) Transient ischemic attack 2) Stroke 3) Cervical disc disorders leading to numbness and tingling in arms 4) Peripheral neuropathy 5) Multiple sclerosis 6) Guillaine Barre syndrome 8) Sometimes left arm pain and left side facial pain may be indications of a heart attack 9) Myasthenia gravis When a patient walks into my clinic with similar symptoms i would manage as below a) Thorough history taking and clinical examination b) if I suspect weakness, MRI brain and ECG are ordered c) Treatment always depends upon the underlying cause If this is the first time you felt so and if does subside, you can leave it. But if it doesn t subside and is not the first time, you need to consult a neurologist and get evaluated. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist