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What Causes Sore Bicep, Numb Forearm And Tingling Sensation In Wrist?

Posted on Wed, 16 Jul 2014

Question: Hi. My right arm has a sore bicep, a numbness on the top of the forearm and a tingling in the wrist and into the thumb. I train (gym / cycling) regularly and tried a new workout last Friday so assumed I had just tweaked something. But it has been five days and is put getting any better. Should I be worried?

Answered by Dr. Karl Logan (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Pronator Teres Syndrome

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your question. Your symptoms are suggestive of pronator trees syndrome which is entrapment of the median nerve at the front of the elbow joint. Most cases are self limiting and improve spontaneously. Symptoms can be helped with rest, cold compresses and anti-inflammatory medication. Steroid injections and or surgical release can be performed but are seldom necessary.

I hope this answers you question.

Best wishes

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Karl Logan (13 hours later)

thanks for this - any guidelines on timescale for it to self-correct?

regards

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Answered by Dr. Karl Logan (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
4 months

Detailed Answer:
Hi, Thanks for your additional question.

Approximately 50% of individuals with this condition will experience improvement within 4 months.

Best wishes

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar