Tooele, UT
A 41-year-old female asked:
My 44 year old sister having numbness/tingling on one side of body. only in arm, hand, leg, foot & 1/2 of her face and head. none in trunk. help?!?!
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Marybeth Craneanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Neurologist: Sounds like an immediate trip to the neurologist. A central nervous system or spinal issue can cause numbness on only one side of the body. This can be dangerous so i would seek immediate help.
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