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Understanding Postural Numbness: Is It Just Cervical Compression?

Posterior right hemisphere edema? Hello, Dr. Chang. This has happened twice, both times while sleeping in a slouched position on a wooden chair, with the back of my head resting directly against the top of the chair back. Upon waking, I experienced a feeling of swelling and numbn...


Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
It sounds like it may be caused by cervical nerve compression; however, it is still recommended to consult a neurosurgery outpatient clinic for an accurate diagnosis.

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