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What Causes Loss Of Sensation In Right Arm And Hand?
Question: I am losing use of right hand and arm
Brief Answer:
Can be due to a nerve root compression.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The gradually decreasing use of the right hand and arm is likely to be due to a nerve root compression at the level of cervical spine due to arthritis in the neck.
If there is a considerable decrease in the muscle strength then you need to consult a neurologist as a nerve root decompression may be needed.
You can also take muscle relaxants and consider going for a cervical traction in addition to gabapentin that you are already taking.
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 due to a nerve root compression.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The gradually decreasing use of the right hand and arm is likely to be due to a nerve root compression at the level of cervical spine due to arthritis in the neck.
If there is a considerable decrease in the muscle strength then you need to consult a neurologist as a nerve root decompression may be needed.
You can also take muscle relaxants and consider going for a cervical traction in addition to gabapentin that you are already taking.
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
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