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What Causes Neck Cramps, Arm Pain And Purple Discoloration In The Left Hand?

I woke up and thought I had a bad kink in my neck on both sides also my arms hurt and over night last night three fingers on my left hand are going purple and also one finger on right hand and they are painful to close feel like I was stung nothing seems to improve I m also tired
Mon, 22 Jan 2018
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

Due to compression of this nerve root there can be pain radiating to your arm.
You may require spine x ray.
Diabetes and smoking leads to constriction of blood vessels leading to infection and weakness.
So it is advisable to do colour Doppler limb to see vascular status.
For diabetic neuropathy you may need long term treatment in form of medication physiotherapy with TENS and anodyne therapy.
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

There is possibility of transient ischemic episode or stroke leading to purple fingers.
You may need clinical examination to confirm neurological weakness, BP and other vital parameters. MRI brain will rule out stroke in case of suspicion.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care


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What Causes Neck Cramps, Arm Pain And Purple Discoloration In The Left Hand?

Hello, Due to compression of this nerve root there can be pain radiating to your arm. You may require spine x ray. Diabetes and smoking leads to constriction of blood vessels leading to infection and weakness. So it is advisable to do colour Doppler limb to see vascular status. For diabetic neuropathy you may need long term treatment in form of medication physiotherapy with TENS and anodyne therapy. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. There is possibility of transient ischemic episode or stroke leading to purple fingers. You may need clinical examination to confirm neurological weakness, BP and other vital parameters. MRI brain will rule out stroke in case of suspicion. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care