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What Causes Arm Numbness When Upset?
Question: Hi
I've been experiencing left arm numbness when I get upset and worked up. Nothing when I exercise. No chest pain. I'm 39, healthy; height 5 foot 7; weight 8 stones 7 lb
What could this be?
I've been experiencing left arm numbness when I get upset and worked up. Nothing when I exercise. No chest pain. I'm 39, healthy; height 5 foot 7; weight 8 stones 7 lb
What could this be?
Brief answer....given below
Detailed answer....
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and understood your concern.
Although there can be various causes for left arm numbness like dehydration,diabetes,hypothyroidism,menopause,lack of B complex vitamins but if you are getting this numbness on getting upset only and that too without any associated symptoms like cold sweats,squeezing pain in chest,breathing difficulty etc,then safely we can conclude that heart is not the reason for such a pain.
It is very common to get such types of numbness and pain in stress and in deep anxiety state,however to be on safe side,you should consult a doctor and get your cardiac status checked along with other relevant investigations for the causes as mentioned above.
A normal cardiac status would go long way in controlling your nerves and bring peace to you.
I hope it helps,however you may revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks
Detailed answer....
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and understood your concern.
Although there can be various causes for left arm numbness like dehydration,diabetes,hypothyroidism,menopause,lack of B complex vitamins but if you are getting this numbness on getting upset only and that too without any associated symptoms like cold sweats,squeezing pain in chest,breathing difficulty etc,then safely we can conclude that heart is not the reason for such a pain.
It is very common to get such types of numbness and pain in stress and in deep anxiety state,however to be on safe side,you should consult a doctor and get your cardiac status checked along with other relevant investigations for the causes as mentioned above.
A normal cardiac status would go long way in controlling your nerves and bring peace to you.
I hope it helps,however you may revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks
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