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Stroke symptoms, numbness of the left side of the arm?

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Dr. Philip Chao answered

Specializes in Radiology

This could be stroke: or it could be from other causes of left arm numbness. Is there weakness? Is there increased reflexes. If you think you have a stroke you should see a doctor as soon as possible. An MRI done with diffusion weighted imaging can tell if you have a stroke. Ask your doctor fi this could help you.

Answered 3/2/2018

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