
Suggest Treatment For Numbness In The Thumb, Arm And Shoulder

Cervical spine conditions and shingles to consider.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Ringworm may cause itching and numbness in a small area around it, but not numbness in the thumb, arm and shoulder.
A pinched nerve at the exit from spinal cord or during its pathway may cause such symptoms.
If that skin mark turns out to be shingles, it i s possible that the nerve(s) of the arm are affected too.
So, I suggest you to get evaluated by your Doctor about cervical spine conditions such degenerative discs or herniated disc diseases, as well as abot shingles outbreak.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards.


I know u can get ringworm from pets, but how do u get shingles? I had chicken pox when I was 16 or 17, many years ago.
Differences explained below.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin, shingles is a viral infection that affects nerves and skin.
Shingles are caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox in youth.
The virus stays in nerves and may reactivate many years after initial infection.
If you will experience pain too,and spreading of skin rash with blisters, this is most likely shingles.
Get evaluated by your Doctor.
Hope this helps.
Greetings.


You can use the cream.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
You can use the cream locally as a symptoms reliever, but before treatment a correct diagnosis is necessary.
Your symptoms are not typical for carpal tunnel syndrome, however, medical evaluation and tests ( imaging studies, nerve conduction study) is necessary to achieve a correct diagnosis.
I think that tomorrow's evaluation by your Doctor will give important information.
Hope I helped you.
Wishing you good health.

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