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My lefthand and my left foot keep going numb. should i be worried. i have had a heart attack 10yrs, ago. no high blood pressure?

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Dr. Pankaj Kulshrestha
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Numbness : Numbness may be local nerve related. It may also be a sign of stroke. A physical examination, possibly carotid ultrasound need to be performed to rule out any major problem.
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