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What Could Cause Numbness In Right Arm ?

Hi. When i woke up this morning my right arm was completely numb. When i tried raising it, it would float and not go the direction i want it to. Im scared. I have no idea whats happening, i probably slept on it to long, but please tell me how to cure this. It feels tingily.
Fri, 28 Feb 2020
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

It seems you may have a compression of a nerve. It usually happens when u sleep in a wrong posture for a long time, this results in temporary compression of a nerve which slowly gets better when the compression is relieved.

The tingling and numbness is due to the compression of the nerve. I would suggest you to observe how it goes for next 2 days and if there is no improvement to consult a orthopedic doctor. If there is pain you can take paracetamol medication.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Santosh S Jeevannavar, Orthopedic Surgeon
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What Could Cause Numbness In Right Arm ?

Hello, It seems you may have a compression of a nerve. It usually happens when u sleep in a wrong posture for a long time, this results in temporary compression of a nerve which slowly gets better when the compression is relieved. The tingling and numbness is due to the compression of the nerve. I would suggest you to observe how it goes for next 2 days and if there is no improvement to consult a orthopedic doctor. If there is pain you can take paracetamol medication. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Santosh S Jeevannavar, Orthopedic Surgeon