Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Burning Sensation In The Wrist With A History Of Pinched Nerves?
i have pinched nerves in my upper back numbness in mainly left arm as well as the right arm but the last two days the main vain in my left wrist has been burning but my body feels swellon i call it thick blood is a heart attack in my future ? n y is my wrist vain on fire ?
Fri, 31 Mar 2017
Hello,
Thank you for your query. I understand your concerns.
From what you have written about your vein in the left wrist region having burning sensation, I feel you are having Superficial Phlebitis. Superficial Phlebitis is an inflammation of superficial veins. Symptoms include soreness, burning sensation and pain in the area of the inflamed vein. The skin over the vein can be red and warm to touch.The superficial veins can feel like a cord.
Superficial Phlebitis does not lead to heart attack. This is different from Deep Venous Thrombosis and Thrombophlebitis where there is clot formation in the deeper veins, which can then migrate and cause clot in the lungs.
Superficial phlebitis is rarely serious. Mostly they resolve without any complications. Symptoms can be reduced by elevating the limb, If possible lift your arm above your head when you are resting. Applying warm compresses can help. Compression bandages can also help.
Treatment is by taking anti-inflammatory medicine like Naproxen 250 mg to 500 mg twice a day or Ibuprofen 200-400 mg 2-3 times/day (provided you are not allergic to these medicines and you do not have any contraindications like kidney problems or gastric ulcers). Take these tablets with food, if taken on an empty stomach they may cause gastritis symptoms. Instead of oral anti-inflammatory tablets you can also apply Diclofenac gel or ibuprofen gel 2-3 times/day over the affected area and see if it helps.
You can also apply heparin gel or Hirudoid cream over the area of inflammation.
On a background of pinched nerves, burning sensation could also be due to peripheral neuropathy. If the area of your forearm and wrist is not red and not having any increased warmth then it may be due to peripheral neuropathy. Here, Gabapentin 100 mg three times a day can be started; the dose can be gradually increased over every 3-5 days up to maximum of 600 mg three times a day.
May I advise you to see your doctor so that he could examine you and reach the correct diagnosis?
I hope this answer has been helpful to you.
Regards
Dr Sunita Sayammagaru
Thank you for your query. I understand your concerns.
From what you have written about your vein in the left wrist region having burning sensation, I feel you are having Superficial Phlebitis. Superficial Phlebitis is an inflammation of superficial veins. Symptoms include soreness, burning sensation and pain in the area of the inflamed vein. The skin over the vein can be red and warm to touch.The superficial veins can feel like a cord.
Superficial Phlebitis does not lead to heart attack. This is different from Deep Venous Thrombosis and Thrombophlebitis where there is clot formation in the deeper veins, which can then migrate and cause clot in the lungs.
Superficial phlebitis is rarely serious. Mostly they resolve without any complications. Symptoms can be reduced by elevating the limb, If possible lift your arm above your head when you are resting. Applying warm compresses can help. Compression bandages can also help.
Treatment is by taking anti-inflammatory medicine like Naproxen 250 mg to 500 mg twice a day or Ibuprofen 200-400 mg 2-3 times/day (provided you are not allergic to these medicines and you do not have any contraindications like kidney problems or gastric ulcers). Take these tablets with food, if taken on an empty stomach they may cause gastritis symptoms. Instead of oral anti-inflammatory tablets you can also apply Diclofenac gel or ibuprofen gel 2-3 times/day over the affected area and see if it helps.
You can also apply heparin gel or Hirudoid cream over the area of inflammation.
On a background of pinched nerves, burning sensation could also be due to peripheral neuropathy. If the area of your forearm and wrist is not red and not having any increased warmth then it may be due to peripheral neuropathy. Here, Gabapentin 100 mg three times a day can be started; the dose can be gradually increased over every 3-5 days up to maximum of 600 mg three times a day.
May I advise you to see your doctor so that he could examine you and reach the correct diagnosis?
I hope this answer has been helpful to you.
Regards
Dr Sunita Sayammagaru
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....