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What Causes Pain And Numbness In The Left Arm?

Persistent left arm pain and numbness; barely relieved by nsaids; involved shoulder to hand; flares up while sleeping; no structural cervical damage or injury presented. Ongoing for 3wks. Sometimes shoulder is involved with the pain. No hx of heart issues.
Tue, 28 Nov 2017
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Dear patient
your symptoms indicate diagnosis of cervical canal stenosis reason may be disc prolapse. Disc herniation in cervical area leads to compression on upper limb nerves and tingling numbness in upper limb. Confirmation can be done by mri of cervical spine. Get it done from radiology centre nearby you. Meanwhile start tab pregalin x 75 mg one at bedtime. Use soft pillow at night. If mri is abnormal you need to consult neurosurgeon as soon as possible. Thanks.
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What Causes Pain And Numbness In The Left Arm?

Dear patient your symptoms indicate diagnosis of cervical canal stenosis reason may be disc prolapse. Disc herniation in cervical area leads to compression on upper limb nerves and tingling numbness in upper limb. Confirmation can be done by mri of cervical spine. Get it done from radiology centre nearby you. Meanwhile start tab pregalin x 75 mg one at bedtime. Use soft pillow at night. If mri is abnormal you need to consult neurosurgeon as soon as possible. Thanks.