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What Causes Palpitations And Numbness In Left Arm?

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Posted on Thu, 5 Jun 2014
Question: I have fast beating heart and numbness in L arm to fingers and really tired
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
numbness can be due to peripheral neuropathy

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us,

I have read your query and I would advise the following:

The abnormal sensations that you have such as numbness, tingling are termed peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral Neuropathy is a condition caused by damage to the peripheral nervous system [most commonly seen in diabetic patients]. Another possibility could be nerve compression in spine due to disc bulge.
Change your diet and remove inflammatory foods such as citrus fruits, dairy products and wheat that may aggravate the condition. Simultaneously increase your intake of potassium and calcium-rich foods such as bananas and avocados and green leafy vegetables
Vitamin B12 is important in the maintenance of health and normal functioning of the nerve tissue and deficiency of it can lead to numbness. You can increase B12 level by taking meat and fish, or you can take Inj methylcobalamine 1500 mcg alternate day. [6 doses]
It is common in patients with thyroid abnormality.
If you have hyperthyroidism there is possibility of increased heart rate.You need to consult your treating doctor to check your parameters like BP, ECG changes and detailed heart auscultation.


Some useful suggestion,
Remedies such as breathing exercises and meditation may also help reduce stress-related symptoms such as numbness and tingling
Stop smoking and drinking alcohol[if you take] as this can exacerbate nerve damage.
Protect yourself from the cold and extreme weather conditions.


I hope that I have answered your query. Let me know if I can help you further.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi

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What Causes Palpitations And Numbness In Left Arm?

Brief Answer: numbness can be due to peripheral neuropathy Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us, I have read your query and I would advise the following: The abnormal sensations that you have such as numbness, tingling are termed peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral Neuropathy is a condition caused by damage to the peripheral nervous system [most commonly seen in diabetic patients]. Another possibility could be nerve compression in spine due to disc bulge. Change your diet and remove inflammatory foods such as citrus fruits, dairy products and wheat that may aggravate the condition. Simultaneously increase your intake of potassium and calcium-rich foods such as bananas and avocados and green leafy vegetables Vitamin B12 is important in the maintenance of health and normal functioning of the nerve tissue and deficiency of it can lead to numbness. You can increase B12 level by taking meat and fish, or you can take Inj methylcobalamine 1500 mcg alternate day. [6 doses] It is common in patients with thyroid abnormality. If you have hyperthyroidism there is possibility of increased heart rate.You need to consult your treating doctor to check your parameters like BP, ECG changes and detailed heart auscultation. Some useful suggestion, Remedies such as breathing exercises and meditation may also help reduce stress-related symptoms such as numbness and tingling Stop smoking and drinking alcohol[if you take] as this can exacerbate nerve damage. Protect yourself from the cold and extreme weather conditions. I hope that I have answered your query. Let me know if I can help you further. Take care.