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I have blindness in one eye, numbness in hands and mouth, and a hard time thinking clearly. what can be the problem?

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Dr. Shirlene Moten answered

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Impending Stroke!: Please seek help immediately. The loss of vision in the eye "amauroses fugax" is significant of a decrease blood flow to the vessel serving that eye, and usually occurs prior to a stroke. With the numbness and confusion already occuring, you need to seek help immediately.

Answered 12/25/2012

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A member asked:

I have blindness in one eye, numbness in hands and mouth, and a hard time thinking clearly. what can be the problem?

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Dr. Shirlene Moten answered

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