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What Hinders Blood Flow To The Left Arm And Leg?
what can cause spells of blood not flowing to left arm and leg, and left side of face. causing excrusing pain, posably when blood starts flowing again. The spells are getting more frequent. hospital doctors do not know what is cousing this, and have been sending him home. Today thay are conserding sending him gto a teaching hospital in Philadelphia. One doctor thaught it was viris of some kind.
Thu, 21 Nov 2019
Hi,
It is possible that there may inflammation of the blood vessels or it may be due to autoimmune conditions. Blood tests may be helpful to identify the presence of either of these, he may be able to see a rheumatologist and a vascular specialist when he goes to Philadelphia.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
It is possible that there may inflammation of the blood vessels or it may be due to autoimmune conditions. Blood tests may be helpful to identify the presence of either of these, he may be able to see a rheumatologist and a vascular specialist when he goes to Philadelphia.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
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