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What Causes Pumping Sensation In Arm During Pregnancy?

Posted on Fri, 14 Oct 2016

Question: Hi,
My left arm is giving feeling of pumping sometimes.
Is it a serious issue??

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing serious

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Only pumpkin feeling in hand is not of much concerns.
Is there any weakness, sensory loss, swelling in arm?
Any neck pain or trauma?
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (33 minutes later)

Hi doctor,
No swelling. Slight neck pain is there. I sleep mostly one side to my left or some times one sided to right. I'm pregnant 5 months. Anything to worry or any suggestion?

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing serious

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
In pregnancy, hyper dynamic circulation may lead to pumping sensation.
Other possibilty may be carpal tunnel syndrome if abnormal sensation, pain is involving hand.
Be watchful for any sensation loss.
Nothing seems serious at this moment of time.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng