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I am a 48 year old white female. I was told a year ago I have a fibroid tumor in my uterus. I have been experiencing numbness in my arms below my elbows and hands and they tend to swell, what could be the cause? I was wondering if the fibroid could be pushing on my sciatic nerve?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The sciatic nerve has nothing to do with arms but only with legs.
Your problem may have the origin from the neck part of the cervical spine such as cervical discal hernia or arthritis, if carpal tunnel syndrome from compression of the median nerve in the wrist.
Consultation with a neurology specialist is needed.
Wish you a quick improvement.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Edvin Selmani
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How To Treat Numbness And Swelling In Hands?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The sciatic nerve has nothing to do with arms but only with legs. Your problem may have the origin from the neck part of the cervical spine such as cervical discal hernia or arthritis, if carpal tunnel syndrome from compression of the median nerve in the wrist. Consultation with a neurology specialist is needed. Wish you a quick improvement. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Edvin Selmani