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What Does Loss Of Feeling In The Right Arm Indicate?

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Posted on Thu, 3 Nov 2016
Question: I lost feeling and use of my right arm for maybe 30 seconds what could that mean

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Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (20 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Get investigated as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
At this age, Possibility may be either transient ischaemic attacks or partial seizure.
Is there any loss of consciousness, vomiting, headache, previous stroke, diabetes, hypertension?
You should get examined by a neurologist.
You may need eeg and brain neuroimaging.
Blood investigations like blood sugar, lipid profile, renal function test and liver function test should be done.
Ecg for cardiac status should be done.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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What Does Loss Of Feeling In The Right Arm Indicate?

Brief Answer: Get investigated as advised Detailed Answer: Hello, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. At this age, Possibility may be either transient ischaemic attacks or partial seizure. Is there any loss of consciousness, vomiting, headache, previous stroke, diabetes, hypertension? You should get examined by a neurologist. You may need eeg and brain neuroimaging. Blood investigations like blood sugar, lipid profile, renal function test and liver function test should be done. Ecg for cardiac status should be done. Hope you found the answer helpful. Regards Dr N Kumar Neurologist