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Can numbness in left hand be a sign of mild stroke?
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Unlikely: Most commonly, focal hand numbness is due to carpal tunnel syndrome, or even ulnar nerve cubital tunnel issues. Isolated hand numbness would be a rather unusual sign of stroke.
Answered 6/12/2019
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A lot of other: Conditions can cause numbness in hand. See pcp.
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