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What Causes Numbness In Right Arm And Pain In Neck?
Question: Hi. I was haviNg neck pain and a slight headache on top my head. Now my right arm feels numb but everything else cleared up
Brief Answer:
Neurological exam required to rule out a deficit
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
The right arm numbness could be related to the neck pain on the same side as the nerve roots/trunks to the upper limb arise in that very region as part of the brachial plexus. Having said that, one should always rule out a stroke with such a presentation. A neurological exam should be done in the stroke unit/ E.R near you, to look for any facial drooping/asymmetry , any new slurring or impediment in speech , arm weakness /numbness. If such signs are present in any combination indicating focal neurological deficit then blood pressure , blood sugar should be checked and a CT scan should be advised. If none of the above are found on the physical then NSAIDs, muscle relaxants, B 12 supplements along with reassurance is all that would be needed.
Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action
Wishing you best of health
Dr. M.S. Khalil
Neurological exam required to rule out a deficit
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
The right arm numbness could be related to the neck pain on the same side as the nerve roots/trunks to the upper limb arise in that very region as part of the brachial plexus. Having said that, one should always rule out a stroke with such a presentation. A neurological exam should be done in the stroke unit/ E.R near you, to look for any facial drooping/asymmetry , any new slurring or impediment in speech , arm weakness /numbness. If such signs are present in any combination indicating focal neurological deficit then blood pressure , blood sugar should be checked and a CT scan should be advised. If none of the above are found on the physical then NSAIDs, muscle relaxants, B 12 supplements along with reassurance is all that would be needed.
Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action
Wishing you best of health
Dr. M.S. Khalil
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