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Suggest Treatment For Numbness And Tingling In The Lower Arm

Hi I was bitten by some sort of insect but did not see the insect - it was on the car door when I went to close it.... The sensation was an immediate sting on my pointer finger - and has kindof migrated to very mild numbness / tingling in my wrist and lower arm.... Of course I have googled stuff and it is all bad - do you think I should be worried?
Wed, 16 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have numbness and tingling in the lower arm . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like abnormal levels of vitamin B12 or other vitamins, potassium, calcium, or sodium , poor blood supply to the affected area , herniated disk in your spine , pressure on your nerves diabetes , tennis elbow , carpal tunnel syndrome or transient ischemic attack . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination and treatment . I would suggest you to put your arm in hot water tun with epsom salt for 15 minutes daily , drink plenty if water , eat healthy , do gentle massage with flax seed oil and do light exercise . Doctor may prescribe nerve supplement along with anti inflammatory and physical therapy .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Numbness And Tingling In The Lower Arm

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have numbness and tingling in the lower arm . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like abnormal levels of vitamin B12 or other vitamins, potassium, calcium, or sodium , poor blood supply to the affected area , herniated disk in your spine , pressure on your nerves diabetes , tennis elbow , carpal tunnel syndrome or transient ischemic attack . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination and treatment . I would suggest you to put your arm in hot water tun with epsom salt for 15 minutes daily , drink plenty if water , eat healthy , do gentle massage with flax seed oil and do light exercise . Doctor may prescribe nerve supplement along with anti inflammatory and physical therapy . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari