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Is Sudden Numbness On The Right Side Of The Head, Mouth, Tongue, And Arm Worrisome?

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Posted on Tue, 11 Sep 2018
Question: Not sure of what to make of symptoms I experienced while on a flight this evening - 6-7 hrs ago.
Felt a sudden numbness and tingling on right side of my head (top-side)- no pain
At same time my mouth tongue and throat went numb and almost limp- no pain
Then right arm down to my thumb went almost limp. My thumb turned in and then had trouble moving it
Took about 10-15 minutes for episode to subside
Now still feel a bit weak and some pressure in my head.
I have a had a head cold since Sunday. Not taking any kind of medication
Not sure if I should be concerned of symptoms
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Answered by Dr. Varinder (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
TIA

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concern. It is TIA (transient ischemic attack). TIA is ischemia of brain which recovers within 24 hours.

I will advise CT scan head, blood sugar level, BP monitoring, ECG, Blood urea, Serum creatinine and urine complete examination.

Please do not ignore and visit emergency .

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi, General & Family Physician.
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Is Sudden Numbness On The Right Side Of The Head, Mouth, Tongue, And Arm Worrisome?

Brief Answer: TIA Detailed Answer: Hi, I understand your concern. It is TIA (transient ischemic attack). TIA is ischemia of brain which recovers within 24 hours. I will advise CT scan head, blood sugar level, BP monitoring, ECG, Blood urea, Serum creatinine and urine complete examination. Please do not ignore and visit emergency . Hope I have answered your query. Regards, Dr. Varinder Joshi, General & Family Physician.