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What Causes Numbness In Left Hand While Lying Down?

Posted on Tue, 18 Aug 2015

Question: my left hand went to sleep while I was lying down, it was not blocked or cramped or pinched or any pressure applied that might have caused this numbness. I have Afib and am concerned about a clot.

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Following answer to your query.

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.

You are right about the risk of transitory ischemic attack or stroke. Since you are suffering from atrial fibrillation these two complication are very common.

If you were my patient I would recommend to contact a neurologist for further examinations to exclude any neurologic complication.

Hope this was of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Benard Shehu (15 hours later)

Thank you, I'm seeing my PCP next Tuesday and will advise if he suggests seeing a neurologist. If not I will ask. I guess this discussion will close first so I will ask it again next week. XXXX

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You will be most welcome...

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

You will be most welcome.
If you want to ask me again please contact me directly to the following link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-benard-shehu/66762

Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar