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What Causes Unilateral Numbness And Tingling Sensation In The Upper Body?

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Posted on Mon, 29 May 2017
Question: WHAT COULD BE THE CAUSE OF NUMBNESS OF THE R SIDE OF LIPS AND TEETH ALONG WITH NUMBNESS AND TINGLING IN R ARM AND FINGERS THAT HAPPENS A FEW TIMES MOST EVERY DAY FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS NOW. NUMBNESS LASTS JUST A FEW MINS FOLLOWED BY AREA remaining TINGLING FOR A WHILE AFTERWARD
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Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Numbness and tingling on one side of upper body could point to compression

Detailed Answer:
Hi welcome to Health care magic,
Numbness and tingling on one side of upper body could point to compression in cervical spine, although it should not affect face.
There could be a vitamin deficiency, but you are already on supplements.
You also have leg cramps.
Can you tell me if you have done--serum vitamin B-12, calcium, sodium, potassium, magnesium and vitamin D?
Is your blood sugar normal?
Have you had an x-ray of cervical(neck) spine?
Please revert back so that I can make appropriate suggestions.
regards
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What Causes Unilateral Numbness And Tingling Sensation In The Upper Body?

Brief Answer: Numbness and tingling on one side of upper body could point to compression Detailed Answer: Hi welcome to Health care magic, Numbness and tingling on one side of upper body could point to compression in cervical spine, although it should not affect face. There could be a vitamin deficiency, but you are already on supplements. You also have leg cramps. Can you tell me if you have done--serum vitamin B-12, calcium, sodium, potassium, magnesium and vitamin D? Is your blood sugar normal? Have you had an x-ray of cervical(neck) spine? Please revert back so that I can make appropriate suggestions. regards