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What Causes Burning Pain In Left Arm, Leg, Shoulder And Ribs?
Question: I have pain to left arm leg shoulder in rib region, totally burning, stabling, cramping pain( paralizing feeling) more intents after or before emptying the bowels finishing with a burn feeling. No tummy pain
Brief Answer:
Might be nerve impingement; get an MRI done
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query in Healthcaremagic.com.
This is Dr. Swarnava Dattagupta answering your query.
I understand your concern. I need to more details so that I am better able to help.
Since when this started? Does the pain radiate?
Any history of trauma to neck or head?
Any weakness in arms and legs?
Do you have any comorbidities like diabetes hypertension etc?
Your symptoms point towards nerve impingement or entrapment. As it involves upper and lower limbs left side, so the problem might be high up, probably in the cervical spine. Hence, an MRI cervical spine should be done to rule out neurological damage. Also, an Electromyography and Nerve conduction velocity test (EMG and NCV) of all four limbs can be done to check muscle power and nerve entrapment locally if any.
You should avoid alcohol and smoking if any.
Test for blood sugar should be carried out too to rule out diabetes.
For now, pregabalin-mecobalamin, local dry heat and painkillers should be helpful to relieve pain.
Kindly answer the above questions and see an orthopedic surgeon to get the tests done.
Get back to me with the reports so that I can help you further.
Hope I have answered your question.
If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
Might be nerve impingement; get an MRI done
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query in Healthcaremagic.com.
This is Dr. Swarnava Dattagupta answering your query.
I understand your concern. I need to more details so that I am better able to help.
Since when this started? Does the pain radiate?
Any history of trauma to neck or head?
Any weakness in arms and legs?
Do you have any comorbidities like diabetes hypertension etc?
Your symptoms point towards nerve impingement or entrapment. As it involves upper and lower limbs left side, so the problem might be high up, probably in the cervical spine. Hence, an MRI cervical spine should be done to rule out neurological damage. Also, an Electromyography and Nerve conduction velocity test (EMG and NCV) of all four limbs can be done to check muscle power and nerve entrapment locally if any.
You should avoid alcohol and smoking if any.
Test for blood sugar should be carried out too to rule out diabetes.
For now, pregabalin-mecobalamin, local dry heat and painkillers should be helpful to relieve pain.
Kindly answer the above questions and see an orthopedic surgeon to get the tests done.
Get back to me with the reports so that I can help you further.
Hope I have answered your question.
If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
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