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My mom is having a numb and tingling feeling on her entire left side. should she go to e.r.?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Jonathan Megerian answered

Specializes in Pediatric Neurology

Yes: She should have this evaluated immediately in an emergency room, especially if it has just started.

Answered 7/5/2012

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Yes: She may be having a stroke. Time is brain so don't delay.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/14/2016

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