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What Causes Sudden Numbness In Lower Right Arm And Hand?
Question: Doctor, suddenly my right lower arm and hand go numb. This has been going on about three days now. I haven't injured anything. The pain last only a minute or two. Any ideas? Thank you.. XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Get examined by a neurologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
There may be possibility of cervical radiculopathy or seizures.
Is there any neck pain, weakness, thinning of limbs, urinary complains or symptoms in lower limbs?
Partial seizure may manifest both as sensory phenomenon or motor movement and weakness.
You need to visit a neurologist for proper examination.
You may need a brain imaging or cervical spine imaging according to examination findings.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Get examined by a neurologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
There may be possibility of cervical radiculopathy or seizures.
Is there any neck pain, weakness, thinning of limbs, urinary complains or symptoms in lower limbs?
Partial seizure may manifest both as sensory phenomenon or motor movement and weakness.
You need to visit a neurologist for proper examination.
You may need a brain imaging or cervical spine imaging according to examination findings.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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