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What Causes Tingling And Numbness In Left Arm?

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Posted on Fri, 12 Dec 2014
Question: Left arm feeling tingly and numb as well as pain in balls of feet
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Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Due to compression of nerve fibres at spine.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

What you experience is known as radiculopathy . It is basically intrapment of nerve fibre at cervical spine. It is not so uncommon in yonger population like you . It is related to computer work, long hour of sitting, lifting heavy weight.

Neck and shoulder stretching and strengthening exercise will help you. For symptoms of tingling , you can take methylcobalamin supplements after consulting your doctor.

I also advice you to get vit b12 and vit D level checked.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Saurabh Gupta

Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement

Practicing since :2004

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What Causes Tingling And Numbness In Left Arm?

Brief Answer: Due to compression of nerve fibres at spine. Detailed Answer: Hi, What you experience is known as radiculopathy . It is basically intrapment of nerve fibre at cervical spine. It is not so uncommon in yonger population like you . It is related to computer work, long hour of sitting, lifting heavy weight. Neck and shoulder stretching and strengthening exercise will help you. For symptoms of tingling , you can take methylcobalamin supplements after consulting your doctor. I also advice you to get vit b12 and vit D level checked.