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What Are The Chances Of A Stroke In A Teenager While Experiencing Numbness In The Right Arm, Foot And Face?

Posted on Fri, 25 Sep 2020

Question: what are signs of a stroke in teens...........she is just resting now......she says her right face, right arms and right foot feel numb...when talking on phone to me she said she slew her words but now seems to talk fine.......she says something in her head doesn't feel right........should I take her to the hospital or can we wait to see the doctor in the morning ?

My daughter has had a cold these last two days and I have had her stay home from school. Yesterday she took Theraflu at 12 hour mucinex the last two days. Right now she is just on 12 hour mucinex Guaifenesin (1200mg)

she has no fever

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get her examined by a doctor

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
Possibility of stroke can not be ruled out.
Stroke in teens are mostly cardiac, vasculitis, hyperhomocysteinemia and other causes.
Infection can also lead to stroke.
Get her examined by a doctor especially neurologist.
Continue medications for cold.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (10 minutes later)

Do you think I should take her to the hospital or can it wait till the morning to see the doctor ?

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Wait till morning if symptoms improved

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If symptoms have improved you can wait till morning.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D