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Having Extreme Pain In Right Arm. Will It Affect Pregnancy?
Question: I am having extreme pain in my right arm for the last two days. I am 6 months pregnant. Please advise
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An extreme pain in only one arm during pregnancy is likely to be related to a muscle sprain or a nerve compression at the brachial plexus due to local tissue oedema. Such symptoms are common during pregnancy.
You can take a mild pain killer like acetaminophen for symptomatic relief. Taking regular calcium and vitamin B complex supplements along with methylcobalamin supplements will be helpful after consulting your gynecologist.
In the meanwhile avoid lifting the arm above the shoulder level.
Hope this answers your query. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
Thanks for posting your query.
An extreme pain in only one arm during pregnancy is likely to be related to a muscle sprain or a nerve compression at the brachial plexus due to local tissue oedema. Such symptoms are common during pregnancy.
You can take a mild pain killer like acetaminophen for symptomatic relief. Taking regular calcium and vitamin B complex supplements along with methylcobalamin supplements will be helpful after consulting your gynecologist.
In the meanwhile avoid lifting the arm above the shoulder level.
Hope this answers your query. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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