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A member asked:
78 yr mom with dementia is numb on entire left side of body. dr said not stroke but will send to get test. list of possible reason?
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Could be many things: Stroke, Seizure, Mass lesion (cancer) are all possibilities. That is why additional testing is needed. Best to talk over with your doctor if you are concerned and have questions.
Answered 3/26/2016
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