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Suggest Remedy For Severe Pain In Arm And Numbness

I have noticed over the last several weeks that if I put pressure on my lower arm in a certain spot that I will get a severe pain shooting out from that spot. If I lean on the console while driving I will get that pain or when I put my arm on the arm rest on a chair, the pain the will come. I just put my arm there and the pain is a shock. There does seem to be a small lump from where the pain is generating. I ve also noticed that my hand has also becom completely numb at different times for no apparent reason. Just curious what this could be.
Mon, 31 Jan 2022
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Hello,

You are experiencing severe pain in your arm. You can also sense pain arising from a spot where there is a small lump. Lumps may be caused by infection, inflammation or trauma, these are are usually temporary and subside when the cause is treated. Some lumps are caused by a buildup of the protein keratin, which can plug a hair follicle, resulting in a bump. Applying ice packs and elevating the area can reduce inflammation and ease pain. Other medical conditions that can cause similar symptoms are injury / trauma, cervical spinal stenosis, elbow dislocation, nerve compression / entrapment, etc.

You are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP, get all required tests and investigations done, you may be asked to get a biopsy done to stay on the safer side. You will be accordingly treated and can be referred to a Neurologist for further management. Stay away from addictions if any. Reduce stress, do not drive for a couple of days. In the meantime , you can take Combiflam or Naproxen, one stat when pain for relief. You can also apply pain relieving ointment gently on the area affected, do not massage.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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Suggest Remedy For Severe Pain In Arm And Numbness

Hello, You are experiencing severe pain in your arm. You can also sense pain arising from a spot where there is a small lump. Lumps may be caused by infection, inflammation or trauma, these are are usually temporary and subside when the cause is treated. Some lumps are caused by a buildup of the protein keratin, which can plug a hair follicle, resulting in a bump. Applying ice packs and elevating the area can reduce inflammation and ease pain. Other medical conditions that can cause similar symptoms are injury / trauma, cervical spinal stenosis, elbow dislocation, nerve compression / entrapment, etc. You are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP, get all required tests and investigations done, you may be asked to get a biopsy done to stay on the safer side. You will be accordingly treated and can be referred to a Neurologist for further management. Stay away from addictions if any. Reduce stress, do not drive for a couple of days. In the meantime , you can take Combiflam or Naproxen, one stat when pain for relief. You can also apply pain relieving ointment gently on the area affected, do not massage. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician