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Suggest Treatment For Numbness And Tingling Sensation In Thumb And Bruising On Forearm

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Posted on Thu, 18 Aug 2016
Question: Yes, thanks. I have numbing/tingling in my thumb and fingers on my left hand and numbing on the left side of my face above and below the hips. I have no other smx. I did have a nasty fall 2 days ago where I fell on my lower back and got a huge discoloration on my back and a major bruise - 4-5" across ' on my left inner forearm.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Probably cervical spine involvement.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your query and understand your concerns.

Symptoms you describe suggest involvement of your cervical spine.

Previous degerative spinal changes such bone spurs, moderately herniated discs may aggravate neurological symptoms significantly after trauma.

I suggest you to get evaluated by your primary care Doctor first medically and to get done at least cervical spine x-rays in order to understand better your condition.

If doubts about neural structures involvement, further imaging tests such cervical spine MRI may be necessary.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (16 minutes later)
Thank you so much. Very thorough answer. I'll be seeing my primary doctor very soon. Regards, XXXXXXX Greelis
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (8 hours later)
Brief Answer:
You are welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Hi again.

Feel free to discuss with us if you have further questions and clarifies.

Greetings.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Suggest Treatment For Numbness And Tingling Sensation In Thumb And Bruising On Forearm

Brief Answer: Probably cervical spine involvement. Detailed Answer: Hello and thanks for using HCM. I have read your query and understand your concerns. Symptoms you describe suggest involvement of your cervical spine. Previous degerative spinal changes such bone spurs, moderately herniated discs may aggravate neurological symptoms significantly after trauma. I suggest you to get evaluated by your primary care Doctor first medically and to get done at least cervical spine x-rays in order to understand better your condition. If doubts about neural structures involvement, further imaging tests such cervical spine MRI may be necessary. Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.