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What Causes Tingling In Shoulder And Arm?

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Posted on Thu, 26 Jun 2014
Question: I had a gastric band fill this morning, since coming home I have had terrible discomfort and tingling in my shoulder and down my right arm, so much so that I feel sick and a bit dizzy?
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
there may be nerve compression

Detailed Answer:
Hello
there is possibility of nerve compression leading to tingling and pain in shoulder and arm.
usually gastric and oesophageal pain may radiate to shoulder.
After consulting your doctor you may take anti acids medication like esmoprazol. and neurotropic like pregabalin may help.

I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to ask. I will be happy to answer your question. Take care
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Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi

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What Causes Tingling In Shoulder And Arm?

Brief Answer: there may be nerve compression Detailed Answer: Hello there is possibility of nerve compression leading to tingling and pain in shoulder and arm. usually gastric and oesophageal pain may radiate to shoulder. After consulting your doctor you may take anti acids medication like esmoprazol. and neurotropic like pregabalin may help. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to ask. I will be happy to answer your question. Take care