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How To Treat Forearm Numbness?

Hey doc, Well I m here today to ask you if I should seek medical attention for my right arm. I went to my Doctor but I don t think he understands when I explain to him my condition. And My mother doesn t even understand, she says she ll just take me to a massage therapist. I recently fractured this part of my arm(I fractured my Ulna, on my right arm) in May this year, when I fell off my skate board and landed on some stairs, and couldn t put my hand out fast enough, so instead my Ulna took all the force, but the thing is I didn t go to the Infirmary, god knows why. OK so I don t know the exact name for this part of the arm but I m going to say the Extensor Muscles of the forearm It is numb, I m gonna say the area that is numb is, 4inches, and 1 inch wide. If a tap the surface of it it, it stings almost all the way up my hand. (Doesn t reach my hand) The area that is numb is in between my hand, and my elbow. (Opposite side of my arm. I guess the forearm.) What do you think doc? I really want to know what s wrong with me, and what I need to do. Heres My Email: YYYY@YYYY I m 16 years old, from California, if that s any help. Thanks, hope to speak with you soon
Fri, 25 Sep 2020
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Internal Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
Hello,

The ulnar nerve runs along that side of your arm obviously. If you were to tell me that you were experiencing complete numbness down your forearm into your arm, that would be very consistent with significant nerve damage, however you also mention that you feel stinging shooting down to your hand. Your ulnar nerve approximates the skin very closely down at the level of the wrist.

I am concerned about something called a Neuroma. This occurs due to damage to the nerve fibers and frequently causes symptoms like yours. Typically they occur in the feet but still commonly after any area of trauma. If this is the case then it needs looked at by a surgeon, typically a orthopedic or even a neurosurgeon so that they can correct the damaged nerve fibers and eliminate the pain.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. David Girardi, Internal Medicine Specialist
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How To Treat Forearm Numbness?

Hello, The ulnar nerve runs along that side of your arm obviously. If you were to tell me that you were experiencing complete numbness down your forearm into your arm, that would be very consistent with significant nerve damage, however you also mention that you feel stinging shooting down to your hand. Your ulnar nerve approximates the skin very closely down at the level of the wrist. I am concerned about something called a Neuroma. This occurs due to damage to the nerve fibers and frequently causes symptoms like yours. Typically they occur in the feet but still commonly after any area of trauma. If this is the case then it needs looked at by a surgeon, typically a orthopedic or even a neurosurgeon so that they can correct the damaged nerve fibers and eliminate the pain. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. David Girardi, Internal Medicine Specialist