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What Causes Pain In The Left Leg And Numbness In The Left Arm?
I have been having pain in my left leg. I saw a cardiologist last week and he did a sonogram and said I needed an angioplasty done for possible blockage. I am seeing a second dr Monday to confirm. I am now having numbness in my let arm.is that related.
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Left arm numbness is one of the common cause for coronary artery disease. Since your cardiologist ruled out possible blockage ideally it may be related to your cardiac issue. Kindly get your second opinion at the earliest.
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What Causes Pain In The Left Leg And Numbness In The Left Arm?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Left arm numbness is one of the common cause for coronary artery disease. Since your cardiologist ruled out possible blockage ideally it may be related to your cardiac issue. Kindly get your second opinion at the earliest. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.