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Do left-sided hand and leg numbness indicate the presence of stroke?

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Published At December 21, 2017
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

One week ago, my father detected a gallbladder stone. He is anemic and he has a prostate and a thyroid problem. But, today the doctor told it was a stroke. He had heavy urine for a few weeks. He has left-sided hand and leg numbness. It is little difficult to walk. Today, the doctor prescribed him tablet Ecosprin AV, tablet Amlong, and tablet Urispas. Please help. I have attached reports for your reference.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Yes, on the basis of the CT (computed tomography) of the brain, your father had a stroke on the right side of the brain which controls the left-sided symptoms. He had several other old strokes which probably did not cause any symptoms. The goal is to control the blood pressure better. He does not have diabetes and his cholesterol is within normal limits. His blood pressure is very high and to avoid further strokes, blood pressure needs to be less than 130/80 mm of Hg. You should check his blood pressure at home. Continue Amlong (Amlodipine). After a week, if his BP (blood pressure) continues to be high then the dose needs to be increased or another medication should be added. Let him continue Ecosprin (Atorvastatin and Aspirin) as it will protect him from further strokes. Also, he should follow active lifestyle and exercise. Physiotherapy and neurorehabilitation are strongly recommended.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Shivam Om Mittal
Dr. Shivam Om Mittal

Neurology

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