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What Causes Tingling Sensation And Numbness In The Right Arm?
I was in a MVA in 2012, since then i have had recurring problems with vertebrae slipping in my back and neck. Recently i feel like one of the discs in my neck has slipped out. My right arm amd hand has been tingling but is not quite going numb. If i go to urgent care can they do anything that will actually help or will they send me away with a muscle relaxer amd pretend that will help?
Mon, 25 Mar 2019
Hi,
Well, there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in a query like a sign of nerve damage, repetitive stress, injuries, bacterial or viral infections, toxic exposures, and systemic diseases such as diabetes and peripheral neuropathy.
There can be other reasons also like nerve entrapment, carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar nerve palsy, hormonal imbalances and vitamin deficiencies (vitamin B1).
I would suggest you consult an orthopedic surgeon for a proper examination.
A doctor may order a CT scan, ask for certain movements and complete blood tests. Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxants , recommend physical therapy of arm and hand along with stretching exercises and recommend particular stretching exercises .
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
Well, there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in a query like a sign of nerve damage, repetitive stress, injuries, bacterial or viral infections, toxic exposures, and systemic diseases such as diabetes and peripheral neuropathy.
There can be other reasons also like nerve entrapment, carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar nerve palsy, hormonal imbalances and vitamin deficiencies (vitamin B1).
I would suggest you consult an orthopedic surgeon for a proper examination.
A doctor may order a CT scan, ask for certain movements and complete blood tests. Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxants , recommend physical therapy of arm and hand along with stretching exercises and recommend particular stretching exercises .
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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