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My left hand feels weaker than my right hand when i make a fist aslo when i press on my left arm my hand feels funny is this serious?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Weakness: Although you are young you do have diabetes. I do not know what your other risk factors are, but focal weakness should get checked.

Answered 9/28/2016

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