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What Causes Blindness, Numbness And Paralysis?
Hi I have a family member who woke up with blindness in one eye an the next day because completely blind. After a couple days in the hospital he started feeling numb and now he has paralysis and con not move. He is in a lot of pain he says his back hurts and he has a headache. I m wondering what this could be from.. Can cocaine or methamphetamines cause this?
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
Hello,
His symptoms could be related to repeated strokes. It is true that methamphetamines and cocaine can lead to this situation (they may lead to ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke).
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
His symptoms could be related to repeated strokes. It is true that methamphetamines and cocaine can lead to this situation (they may lead to ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke).
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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