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Left leg numb/hurting for no reason. how do i figure out the cause?

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Dr. Philip Chao answered

Specializes in Radiology

You cant: By yourself. Numbess and pain is a parasthesia and is not normal. If persistent it need to be examined with a neuro workup and exam and also to look at your back. It can be the nerve or your back. You can;t figure it out yourself.

Answered 6/13/2013

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