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Numbing Pain In The Arm And The Wrist While Lifting It After A Fall While Skiing. Should I Visit A Doc?

Hi, I fell skiing about a week ago and landed on my arm. I don't know exactly how I landed on it as I hit my head in the process. I haven't gotten my arm looked at since the fall but the pain is getting worse and more frequent. I cant lift without it hurting, it has a numbing pain about halfway up my forearm and down into my wrist, as well as down it my pinky it is a sharper type of pain. Should I go to the doctor to get it looked at?
Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Definitely you should consult a doctor to get your forearm and hand xray done. Also a doctor can check your cervical spine status for any hidden injury and suggest accordingly.
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Numbing Pain In The Arm And The Wrist While Lifting It After A Fall While Skiing. Should I Visit A Doc?

Definitely you should consult a doctor to get your forearm and hand xray done. Also a doctor can check your cervical spine status for any hidden injury and suggest accordingly.