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Sudden Numbness In Eye, Cheek And Left Arm Area. History Of Panic Attacks. Any Relation ?

Hi, i get these sudden numbness in my eye, cheek and left arm area. Can you please advise what it could be related to? I have been suffering from panic attacks from a young age. Could that be the cause? i have not been to the doctor 3 times last month and there is never something wrong with my heart, lungs etc. But having these symptoms of numbness etc is really desturbing.
Fri, 12 Apr 2013
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Hi,



Thank you for posting your query.



It is possible that these episodes are related to the panic attacks.



However, it is also important to exclude any underlying TIAs (transient ischemic attacks) (lack of blood flow to the brain), as a cause of your symptoms.



You can get screened for the risk factors for TIAs such as diabetes, high BP, high cholesterol, etc and consult a neurologist.



You could benefit from aspirin tablets.



Please get back if you require any additional information.



Best wishes,



Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)

Senior Consultant Neurologist

Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,

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Sudden Numbness In Eye, Cheek And Left Arm Area. History Of Panic Attacks. Any Relation ?

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. It is possible that these episodes are related to the panic attacks. However, it is also important to exclude any underlying TIAs (transient ischemic attacks) (lack of blood flow to the brain), as a cause of your symptoms. You can get screened for the risk factors for TIAs such as diabetes, high BP, high cholesterol, etc and consult a neurologist. You could benefit from aspirin tablets. Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, My personal URL on this website: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My email: drsudhirkumar@yahoo.com