Hello! Lately I have had problems with numbness of the right side of my body while I am sitting. When I cross my legs or even when I prop them up, my right leg will start to tingle and go numb from hip to toes. My right arm from shoulder to fingertips has also been going numb for no particular reason. My clothes fit well, they are not too tight. I have never been diagnosed with a circulation problem, but my family does have a history of various heart problems. Is there a cause for concern or is it something I can ignore?
Hello, welcome to Chat Doctor. It is rare to circulation problem in whole right side of body without affecting left side. With circulation only numbness is very uncommon symptoms. It presents with other symptoms also like: cold extremities, gangrene and decrease hairs on affected part. Cause of your problem may be physical or psychological in origin. In your case following are possible causes of numbness, in hierarchy:-Stress or Anxiety disorder: Anxiety disorders can manifest not only with psychological symptoms but with a variety of physical symptoms also like: Tingling, numbness, hot and cold sensations, pain complaints and muscle spasm etc.-Vitamin deficiency.-Substance use-Neuropathy.-Combination of above causes take healthy diet and do some relaxation exercise. Get evaluated by psychiatrist and general physician to rule out above causes of your suffering. Wish you good health and all the best. Chat Doctor. 99doctor.com