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A member asked:

Hi, my wife has numbness in her left leg below knee, should we seek medical attention?

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Dr. Hiroshi Mashimo answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

See ur doctor soon: many potential causes such as from spine problems leading to nerve compression, but also side effect of medications, blood clot, diabetes, stoke, etc - would need more info and happy to consult but wud seek medical attention as soon as possible

Dr Gabor agreed

Answered 4/19/2018

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