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My sister 20 yrs old, had right side body numbness and headache. she did ct scan, and was normal. ddx?

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Dr. Howard Shapiro answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis

Need physician eval: She needs (if she has not just had) a thorough neurological examination. She doesn't need a neurologist fro this. Her physician should be very able to do this. Problems involving nerves in the area of the cervical spine can produce symptoms such as hers

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Answered 3/31/2016

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A member asked:

My sister 20 yrs old, had right side body numbness and headache. she did ct scan, and was normal. ddx?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Howard Shapiro answered

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

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