What Causes Sharp Pain In The Right Arm?

Posted on Thu, 26 Jan 2017

Thu, 26 Jan 2017 Answered on

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 Last reviewed on

Question : MY RIGHT ARM FROM MY FINGERS TO MY NECK I AM HAVING SHARP PAIN. IT IS NOT CONTINUOUS BUT WHEN I AM ACTIVE IT REALLY HURTS. ITS LIKE A BURNING FEELING THRU MY WHOLE ARM.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Pinched nerve in neck.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

Symptoms you describe are most likely caused by a pinched nerve mostly at neck.

Conditions that may cause such issues include degerative discs disease, herniated discs disease, arthritis and spondylolysthesis of the cervical spine.

A consultation with a Spine Specialist for a thorough clinical examination and imaging studies of cervical spine (MRI scan preferably) are necessary to get a correct diagnosis. Please discuss this with your doctor.

Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Kind regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee