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What Causes Right-sided Partial Numbness In The Right Hand Radiating Towards Elbow?

Thanks. I ve had partial numbness in my right arm from about the elbow down to my hand. ZERO other symptoms related to heart attack. I did have an annoying knot in my right neck/trap muscle about the time it started. The knot is now gone but the numbness is there. Any suggestions/thoughts? Thanks.
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Hi,

I understand your concern regarding the pain. Since you have mentioned that you have as numbness in your right arm, it has to be related with nerve compression. This occurs mostly due to our lifestyle habits like usage of computers, watching lot of TV, bending while reading.

1) If your problem is severe you need to get X ray investigations done initially, followed by MRI only if required.

2) Do not take analgesics excessively.

3) You need to keep an erect straight posture of your back and neck.

4) Do stretching exercises, when you wake up lie on your chest then using two hand lift yourself up, in a arc like position and then lie down slowly. repeat his at least ten times daily. this will surely relieve back pain

5) If your problem aggravates you need to get yourself physically examined.

Hope these suggestion help you. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Thanks and best regards,
Dr. Suhas Chauhan
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What Causes Right-sided Partial Numbness In The Right Hand Radiating Towards Elbow?

Hi, I understand your concern regarding the pain. Since you have mentioned that you have as numbness in your right arm, it has to be related with nerve compression. This occurs mostly due to our lifestyle habits like usage of computers, watching lot of TV, bending while reading. 1) If your problem is severe you need to get X ray investigations done initially, followed by MRI only if required. 2) Do not take analgesics excessively. 3) You need to keep an erect straight posture of your back and neck. 4) Do stretching exercises, when you wake up lie on your chest then using two hand lift yourself up, in a arc like position and then lie down slowly. repeat his at least ten times daily. this will surely relieve back pain 5) If your problem aggravates you need to get yourself physically examined. Hope these suggestion help you. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thanks and best regards, Dr. Suhas Chauhan