Raynaud's disease is a condition that decreases blood to the fingers and toes and sometimes in the legs and knees. When blood cannot get to the skin's surface, the affected areas turn white and blue, with a cold or numbing sensation. The exact cause is unknown, but it may happen when blood vessels in the hands and feet appear to overreact to cold temperatures or stress. Treatment for Raynaud's may include drugs to keep the blood vessels open, such as calcium channel blockers and vasodilators.
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What could cause numbness and cold sensation on the left side of the body?
Query: Hi doctor, I am feeling numbness and a cold sensation on the left side of my body from the calf, legs up to arms, and face. I am a 35-year-old with a height of 5 feet and 5 inches and weigh about 141 pounds. I am taking Pregabalin for the past two days. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, most of your symptoms do look like related to the nerves only as the feeling of tingling and numbness can be related to that. I have gone through your older reports as well (attachment removed to protect patient identity), where there is a mild spasm of the spi... Read Full »
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