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What Causes Tingling Feeling In Left Hand And Arm?
Question: tingling in my left hand (fingers numb) runs up my arm
Brief Answer:
there can be cervical disc bulge.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have studied your case.
There is possibility of cervical disc bulge leading to tingling numbness in your finger and arm.
I will advise MRI cervical spine.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and Tens will help in early recovery.
Medication like methylcobalamine and neurotropic medication like pregabalin can be started consulting your doctor.
Another possibility of cardiac involvement as on left side.
clinical examination and further investigation will confirm diagnosis.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
there can be cervical disc bulge.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have studied your case.
There is possibility of cervical disc bulge leading to tingling numbness in your finger and arm.
I will advise MRI cervical spine.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and Tens will help in early recovery.
Medication like methylcobalamine and neurotropic medication like pregabalin can be started consulting your doctor.
Another possibility of cardiac involvement as on left side.
clinical examination and further investigation will confirm diagnosis.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you, Dr. XXXXXXX for your reply. I suffer from lower back pain and sciatica and have been diagnosed with spinal stenosis. I've had a series of shots in my back to relieve pain but so far, same.
Is it possible the tingling might be related to carpal tunnel? I had surgery in 2007 in my other hand (right) and I remember symptoms were somewhat similar. Thank you again.
Is it possible the tingling might be related to carpal tunnel? I had surgery in 2007 in my other hand (right) and I remember symptoms were somewhat similar. Thank you again.
Brief Answer:
Explained below
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Yes this can be due to carpal tunnel also.
You may need clinical examination and EMG-NCV study to confirm this.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
Explained below
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Yes this can be due to carpal tunnel also.
You may need clinical examination and EMG-NCV study to confirm this.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
One more question please. When I was tested in 2007 for having carpal tunnel, test was done for both hands. They both showed damage but the right one was worse than the left, so doctor did my right hand. I was supposed to have the left one done in a month. However, since I had no discomfort at all, I did not have the surgery. Obviously, it has resurfaced.
My question, though, is about the cervical disc bulge. I've had the back/sciatica pain for over 20 years now. Why all of a sudden would it manifest in my hand?
I'm just curious. Thank you, again, for your time. I promise I won't ask any more questions.
My question, though, is about the cervical disc bulge. I've had the back/sciatica pain for over 20 years now. Why all of a sudden would it manifest in my hand?
I'm just curious. Thank you, again, for your time. I promise I won't ask any more questions.
Brief Answer:
Explained below
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
I have studied your case,
Spinal disc bulge is gradual process.
Once there is tear or weakness of annulus fibrosis [outer cover of disc] then it leads to nerve compression and sudden radicular pain.
Extra jerk to spine can also lead to sudden onset of pain.
Yes as you have old history of carpal tunnel this can also be recurrence of old pain.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Explained below
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
I have studied your case,
Spinal disc bulge is gradual process.
Once there is tear or weakness of annulus fibrosis [outer cover of disc] then it leads to nerve compression and sudden radicular pain.
Extra jerk to spine can also lead to sudden onset of pain.
Yes as you have old history of carpal tunnel this can also be recurrence of old pain.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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