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How Can Nerve Compression At The Elbow Area Be Treated?
Question: Hi, I have tingling/numbness in the left thumb up to my elbow.
Brief Answer:
Can be nerve trapping or compression.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The feeling of tingling and numbness can be due to a nerve compression at the level of wrist or elbow. Proper nerve conduction study can help in detecting the exact site. Taking Vitamin B 12 supplements and physiotherapy exercises can help. Do consult a neurologist for proper diagnosis.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be nerve trapping or compression.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The feeling of tingling and numbness can be due to a nerve compression at the level of wrist or elbow. Proper nerve conduction study can help in detecting the exact site. Taking Vitamin B 12 supplements and physiotherapy exercises can help. Do consult a neurologist for proper diagnosis.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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