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What Causes Fever And Arm Numbness In A Child?

Hi, my daughter is 8 years old. She has been coughing a lot the last week but no other symptoms until yesterday. Since then she has been running a fever of around 100 degrees. Just now she said if she bends her pinky finger it sends numbness up her arm. Any thoughts on what it could be?
Wed, 6 Aug 2014
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Strong coughing can lead to muscle spasm and pinching of nerves. It is possible that the coughing lead to a pinched nerve which shows itself when the finger is moved. This is likely indirectly related to the coughing and low grade fever. Those are likely to be an infection and a visit to the doctor is indicated.
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What Causes Fever And Arm Numbness In A Child?

Strong coughing can lead to muscle spasm and pinching of nerves. It is possible that the coughing lead to a pinched nerve which shows itself when the finger is moved. This is likely indirectly related to the coughing and low grade fever. Those are likely to be an infection and a visit to the doctor is indicated.