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What Causes Tingling Sensation And Numbness In The Face And Hands?
I am sitting at work and my face started feeling warm and tingling. I started feeling numbness in my face, hands, and feet. My left side only. I don t feel light headed or disorientated. I don t have blurry vision or headache. But it seem temporary- lasted about 10 minutes. Should I be concerned? I am 66 and in good shape.
Tue, 5 Dec 2017
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Your symptoms could be related to a TIA (transient ischemic attack) or a partial seizure.
For this reason, I would recommend going to the ER for a careful physical exam and some tests:
-a brain CT scan
-a resting ECG and cardiac ultrasound
-a Doppler ultrasound of the carotid arteries
- blood electrolytes
- fasting glucose.
An EEG may be needed, if suspicions of seizures are raised.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Best wishes, Dr. Aida
Welcome on Healthcaremagic!
Your symptoms could be related to a TIA (transient ischemic attack) or a partial seizure.
For this reason, I would recommend going to the ER for a careful physical exam and some tests:
-a brain CT scan
-a resting ECG and cardiac ultrasound
-a Doppler ultrasound of the carotid arteries
- blood electrolytes
- fasting glucose.
An EEG may be needed, if suspicions of seizures are raised.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Best wishes, Dr. Aida
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