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Arm Numb After Tackle. Unable To Raise Arm, Movement With Support. How To Cure?
Hi, was playing rugby a few days ago and made a tackle, my arm went numb after the hit didn t think anything of it as this happens sometimes after a big tackle, woke up the next morning and I can t raise my arm to the side at all I have full movement of my arm when its support but I can t raise it by myself at all there is also no pain, it aches a little in the muscle but not at all painful, lease help as its starting to worry me
Wed, 7 Aug 2013
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The numbness of the arm and inability to rise it is likely to be due to a nerve related injury. This needs a detailed examination by a neurologist. Rest to the arm might be helpful.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The numbness of the arm and inability to rise it is likely to be due to a nerve related injury. This needs a detailed examination by a neurologist. Rest to the arm might be helpful.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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