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I slept with my left leg in a bad position and woke up to it numb can i get blood clot like that?

Q: i slept with my left leg in a bad position and woke up to it numb can i get blood clot like that?

: Likely the numbness is secondary to a transient compression neuropathy which should rapidly reverse. In absence of pain in limb, especially in calf, unlikely you have acquired a "blood clot", but limb immobilization can be a cause, especially in older folks. See your doctor and discuss your concerns.

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Likely the numbness is secondary to a transient compression neuropathy which should rapidly reverse. In absence of pain in limb, especially in calf, unlikely you have acquired a "blood clot", but limb immobilization can be a cause, especially in older folks. See your doctor and discuss your concerns.

Answered 7/31/2022

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I slept with my left leg in a bad position and woke up to it numb can i get blood clot like that?

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