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What Causes Dizziness And Numbness In The Arm?

Good afternoon, I hope you are well. I experience dizziness from time to time. I always assumed it was from lack of water consumption. I asked my doctor and he agreed, so I have greatly increased my water intake. recently my dizziness has become associated with sudden numbness of my right arm. It has occurred twice in 2 months and is concerning. On the first occasion I was driving, had stopped for gas and reached into the back seat of my car for my purse. I felt dizzy, and my arm began to tingle to the point where i dropped my purse and my arm became limp. It was several minutes before I could use the arm. On the second occasion, I was sitting at my desk at work. I stood up and walked approximately 10 feet when the dizziness kicked in. Instantaneously the numbness in the same arm occurred.
Fri, 29 Apr 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have dizziness and numbness in the arm . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like cervical spondylosis or disc problem , but in your case it seems to me that the symptoms are probably due to cardiac problem . I would suggest you to consult cardiologidt for proper examination . doctor may order ECG , TMT ,complete blood profile , check vitals to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe isosorbid nitrate , aspirin , sedative and betablockers . Doctor may also refer you to neurologist for nerve problem or orthopedic surgeon for cervical or disc problem . For now do not bend forward , take proper rest , keep yourself calm and do not exert your body .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Dizziness And Numbness In The Arm?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have dizziness and numbness in the arm . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like cervical spondylosis or disc problem , but in your case it seems to me that the symptoms are probably due to cardiac problem . I would suggest you to consult cardiologidt for proper examination . doctor may order ECG , TMT ,complete blood profile , check vitals to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe isosorbid nitrate , aspirin , sedative and betablockers . Doctor may also refer you to neurologist for nerve problem or orthopedic surgeon for cervical or disc problem . For now do not bend forward , take proper rest , keep yourself calm and do not exert your body . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari