Is There A Reason Why I Would Have Experienced Numbness And Tingling Sensation In My Left Chest?

Posted on Thu, 3 May 2018

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Question : I have been doing 500 pushups every day for 3 days. On the third day, I experienced a numbness as well as a tingling sensation in my left chest at the last hundred pushups of that day. This is day 5 and I don't feel numb but I feel the tingling in my left chest when I stretch my chest or do push ups. Should I be alarmed?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Can be mild nerve irritation.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The mild numbness and tingling sensation that you are having can be related to mild nerve root irritation at the back due to a muscle spasm. This can also be related to a mild vitamin B 12 deficiency.
You can start taking methylcobalamin supplements and do some back strengthening exercises and see if it helps.
I hope this answers your query.
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Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.

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