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Should I Consult The Doctor For The Numbness In The Arm Lasting For 2 Hours?
Have had 2 heart attacks and 2 strokes; no paralysis....currently have loop monitor for possible A Fib. Have experienced several episodes of extreme numbness in my left arm, like novacaine, lasting one to two hours. Should I consult my cardiologist?
Fri, 3 Jul 2015
Hi
I think it would be more advisable to meet the neurologist.
Numbness of the arm is more typically a neurological symptom than a cardiac symptom.
And you do have a history of stroke as well.
So I would suggest that you meet up with a neurologist as well.
I hope that the response answers you.
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ThankS.
Dr Mittal
I think it would be more advisable to meet the neurologist.
Numbness of the arm is more typically a neurological symptom than a cardiac symptom.
And you do have a history of stroke as well.
So I would suggest that you meet up with a neurologist as well.
I hope that the response answers you.
Please click on HELPFUL if you find the information useful.
ThankS.
Dr Mittal
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