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Left aide numbness
Everyday I feel left side of my face tingling or an uncomfortable sensation.. also in my left leg and hand feel week ... I have high BP medicine. I am very much frighten whether it is stroke or not. Every time I don't feel like that. Please help me
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Dr. Bipin Ninan Abraham
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
Kindly visit the ER immediately and get evaluated for this weakness over the left side to rule out such occurrences. If you get headache, vomiting, dizziness, etc you should visit the ER at the earliest. It is best to rule out such problems at the earliest.
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Dr. Govind Satheesh
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
dont worry, those are not necessarily signs and symptoms of a stroke. and just because you habe hypertension, doesnt mean you will get a stroke. just make sure to have a healthy lifestyle and go visit your doctor regularly for check ups.
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Ideal lifestyle following lifestyle changes which could help: - Drink lots of water and stay well hydrated at all times of the day(Aim to drink 2.5-3 liters of water everyday) - Be careful with caffeine aim to drink caffeinated drinks such as coffee, tea, cola just 1 or 2 times a day, above 6 such drinks would make you irritable, anxious and will negatively affect your performance - Don't skip meals, Eat healthy, clean and nutritious diet, Don't crash diet - Eat iron rich food - Adults need upto 8 hours of sleep per night - Destress yourself with methods such as yoga/meditation. - Exercise regularly
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