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What Causes Left-sided Numbness And Tingling Sensation In The Body?

what type of doctor should i see, i thought i might have had a stroke the whole left side of my body started tinglingAnd became numb, but not to the point of incapacity .it went away after about 18 hours .then came back. it affected the left side of my face also. now it affects the whole left side ,including my back. my p.c.p. dont understand it.
Thu, 11 May 2017
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Hello
Thanks doe posting at HCM.
Your symptoms of left sided tingling sensation with numbness on the left side can be symptoms of a stroke. I don't want to scare you, but it is important to get evaluated for the same. I recommend a MRI brain at the earliest. If MRI is not available locally for some reason a plain CT brain can also be done. But MRI is more informative.
On basis of MRI the further treatment can be planned.
If MRI does ntos how any abnormalities, then it may be neuropathy which you are suffering from. In that case please take vit B 12 tablets one daily.
Please revert back with MRI findings.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
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What Causes Left-sided Numbness And Tingling Sensation In The Body?

Hello Thanks doe posting at HCM. Your symptoms of left sided tingling sensation with numbness on the left side can be symptoms of a stroke. I don t want to scare you, but it is important to get evaluated for the same. I recommend a MRI brain at the earliest. If MRI is not available locally for some reason a plain CT brain can also be done. But MRI is more informative. On basis of MRI the further treatment can be planned. If MRI does ntos how any abnormalities, then it may be neuropathy which you are suffering from. In that case please take vit B 12 tablets one daily. Please revert back with MRI findings. Wishing you good health. Regards