Question 1

i have a numb spot on my left side of my back what could be the cause?

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Back: If you had a localized surgery on your back, that could cause it.

Question 2

i have a dark spot in the upper left side of my back that feels numb, what are you thoughts on this?

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Worrisome: Dark spots on the skin can be quite worrisome.  I would have it checked out by a Dermatologist in the very near future.  Melanoma unfortunately comes to mind as a worst case scenario.

Question 3

i am experiencing new headaches on a small spot on the right, as well as seizures and numbness on the left side of my body. what could be the cause?

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Danger sign: Could be stroke, tumor or bleeding. See doctor right away. Seizures need urgent attention.

Question 4

i have a numb spot on my upper left back, between upper shoulder blade and spine. size of a lemon. what causes it? no pain

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Nerve damage?: Did you injure that area, perhaps a long time ago?  Please see your doctor and tell him/her about it.  It may be nothing to be concerned about but ruling out medical conditions is safer and can bring peace of mind.  Peace and good health.

Question 5

off and on for last year i've had back pain in same spot left side of middle back feels like i'm getting stabbed i also feel pain and numbness in left?

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Get medically: Evaluated. What you are describing sounds like a trigger point (ashi point). If that is what it is - these respond very well to a variety of acupunture techniques including scraping (gua sha).

Question 6

had mri of brain came back abnormal,  dr said i have sodium spot on brain. but did not go in to it any further. could this cause numbness in left leg?

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White matter diseas?: I'm not sure what a "sodium spot" is, but if you've ever had trouble with your electrolytes before (hyponatremia), then it could be sign of central pontine myelinolysis (CPM) - perhaps a limited type. CPM can cause paralysis &amp; numbness. Usually it's more dramatic. If the MRI report suggests "white matter disease", it can be from a stroke &amp; cause numbness. W/o seeing report &amp; MRI pics, hard to know

Question 7

why is the whole left side of my head numb? the soft spot in the back of my head is a little sore.

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Numbness : Numbness is worrisome, especially unilateral (one sided) head numbness. You could be dealing with a nerve injury, spinal cord injury, herpes zoster, stroke, muscle tension, and even seizures. Honestly this type of problem requires an urgent medical evaluation. If you have not done so already seek medical attention right away.

Question 8

the whole top left side of my head is numb why? the soft spot in the back of my head is a little sore.

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Headaches: Your headaches could be coming from tension, dehydration, lack of sleep/poor sleep, skipping meals, stress, teeth grinding, sleep apnea/snoring, or chronic sinus problems among other things. See a doctor to get checked out so you can get som ehelp for your headaches.

Question 9

have a lump where my bald spot onmy head useto be.but i been getting a tingly crawling feeling right there but in the inside.cause numb left side face?

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Please see: Please see a dermatologist for this to be evaluated. You may need a biopsy to see what is causing the bald spot. This may or may not be related to the numbness on your face. That may be a different problem that your primary care doctor can evaluate. Please see someone this could be serious.

Question 10

migraine left side of head and face numb and tingly left arm and leg. migraine gone. next day back, just temple on right side. tugging feeling left heel, burning spot back of lower leg. gone in a min.

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May not be migraine: Migraines can sometimes cause neurologic symptoms in other parts of the body that can mimic a mini-stroke (TIA). But it's important to rule out more dangerous causes like aneurysm or tumor. CT or MRI of the brain, and possibly a CTA or MRA to look for aneurysms, is probably needed. See a doctor as soon as possible.

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I have a dark spot in the upper left side of my back that feels numb, what are you thoughts on this?

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I am experiencing new headaches on a small spot on the right, as well as seizures and numbness on the left side of my body. what could be the cause?

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I have a numb spot on my upper left back, between upper shoulder blade and spine. size of a lemon. what causes it? no pain

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Off and on for last year i've had back pain in same spot left side of middle back feels like i'm getting stabbed i also feel pain and numbness in left?

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Had mri of brain came back abnormal, dr said i have sodium spot on brain. but did not go in to it any further. could this cause numbness in left leg?

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Why is the whole left side of my head numb? the soft spot in the back of my head is a little sore.

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The whole top left side of my head is numb why? the soft spot in the back of my head is a little sore.

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Have a lump where my bald spot onmy head useto be.but i been getting a tingly crawling feeling right there but in the inside.cause numb left side face?

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Migraine left side of head and face numb and tingly left arm and leg. migraine gone. next day back, just temple on right side. tugging feeling left heel, burning spot back of lower leg. gone in a min.

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