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That usually is indicative of a cervical disk pressing on a nerve, usually at the C6/7 disk if you're feeling it in your fingers. It depends on the severity of the problem; if it's a full herniation with little chance of recovery, then a fusion at those vertebrae is the most common procedure. If it's mild enough, they'll try a facet injection with steroids to try and reduce the disk inflammation enough to reduce pressure on the nerve.
Either way, anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxants, and pain meds, along with no heavy lifting and keeping your neck from being strained will be included in the treatment.
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If someone punches you in the arm can it cause numbness in your hand and pain all throughout your arm?
if you get punched and it happens to hit a nerve you can experience numbness and pain throughout your arm. not common but possible
After surgery for a pacemaker can not use arm and hand severe pain and numbness?
After surgery, depending on placement of the device, your shoulder will be in pain. There might be some numbness from the local anaesthesia. You also shouldn't life your arm past your shoulder but you can still use your hand and partially your arm
What is the best treatment for radiculitis?
This is a condition best discussed with your Primary Care Physician or Neurologist. The pain from a cervical abnormality can be excruciating and affect the shoulder/s, arm and hand. If untreated, nerve damage can occur. There is no best treatment--treatment, possibly including surgery--is individual. Treatment can include any of these: Traction, pain meds, cortisone injections, physical therapy, ultrasound, ice, heat, rest etc.
How do you cure tennis elbow and tingling with pins and needles in my arm and hand?
Normally, resting the effected arm and using pain killers.
What are the symptoms of a pinched nerve in the arm?
Symptoms of a pinched nerve in the arm may include pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, or a burning sensation that radiates down the arm. You may also experience muscle weakness and difficulty with certain movements. It is important to consult a healthcare professional for proper diagnosis and treatment.
How can the arm be impacted by carpal tunnel syndrome?
Some individuals notice a shooting pain which goes from the wrist up the arm, or down into the hand and fingers.
How do you say do you have pain in your arm?
Umm.. Do you have a pain in your arm?
What are the symptoms and treatment options for brachial plexus compression syndrome?
Brachial plexus compression syndrome can cause symptoms like pain, weakness, and numbness in the arm and hand. Treatment options may include physical therapy, medication, and in severe cases, surgery to relieve the compression on the nerves.
Could a tight ring pushing on a pressure point on a finger cause pain throughout the hand and go down the arm?
Yes, a tight ring could cause pain to shoot throughout the hand and the arm. This is because the tight ring might be cutting off blood supply to the finger. This is not the only cause, however for pain shooting down the arm. A medical professional can diagnose the real problem.
Which nerve is affected with shingles on your hand and arm?
The location of the Herpes lesions will determine the nerve involvement. If the pain or numbness is on the "inside" of the arm and hand (the "pinkie" finger side), then it is ulnar in origin. If the symptoms appear on the "outside" of the hand and arm (the thumb side) then the nerve involved is the radial. Karin Ivester
Squeeze your arm and carpal tunnel pain goes away?
I have done this on many occasions I will have shooting pain in my hand and I tell someone I know near me to Squeeze my hand or arm and it seems to stop momentarily. Not sure why it works but it seems to help? Next Time I go into see my doctor I will talk to her about That.
Why lifting hand causes chest pain at times?
The shoulder part of our body has muscles which holds our arm bones in hand with that of shoulder bones and runs to the chest too. So while much work is done by hand it causes chest pain.
