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What Causes Pins And Needles On One Side Of Body?

Hi there I m on holiday in Turkey. Last night I got pins and needles on my left side of my body. I started panicking, so I went to the doctor. They said it was coz I was dehydrated. I was put on a drip with victims in it. After the drip the pins and needles had gone, but I felt really tired. This morning I ve woke up with my left arm with pins and needles again, but my arm also feels really heavy. Please help coz I m really worrying Lauren
Tue, 25 Aug 2020
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Hi,
What is your age? Any history of diabetes, hypertension or heart disease? Are you on any regular drugs? Most of the time, such symptoms indicate physical / mental exhaustion or dehydration. But if there is feeling of heaviness, we have to be careful - closely watch for- weakness of arms / legs, slurring of speech, deviation of face to one side or ataxia(swaying to one side on walking). If any of these symptoms appear, rush to ER, as we have to rule out stroke. If no such symptoms, we need not worry.

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

Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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What Causes Pins And Needles On One Side Of Body?

Hi, What is your age? Any history of diabetes, hypertension or heart disease? Are you on any regular drugs? Most of the time, such symptoms indicate physical / mental exhaustion or dehydration. But if there is feeling of heaviness, we have to be careful - closely watch for- weakness of arms / legs, slurring of speech, deviation of face to one side or ataxia(swaying to one side on walking). If any of these symptoms appear, rush to ER, as we have to rule out stroke. If no such symptoms, we need not worry. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician