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What Do Pain In The Arms And An Inability To Move The Lips Indicate?

Posted on Wed, 20 Feb 2019

Question: Last night my mother had pain in her right arm, from her palm to her elbow which lasted for hours. And today her bottom lower lip in the right corner isn't moving. She said her lip isn't numb, but she can't move it. Feels fine asides her arm last night.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:

Get examined and evaluated soon

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Lip movement inability at this age should be considered as stroke or facial nerve palsy and doctor should be consulted immediately.

Hand and arm pain can be both due to brain involvement or nerve involvement.

Get examined and evaluated by a doctor preferably Neurologist.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (8 minutes later)

Thank you doctor. It's this considered an emergency? Meaning, should she go to ER right now? Or could she possibly wait until morning?

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (24 hours later)

Brief Answer:

Follow and consult a doctor soon

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

You should consult soon with doctor. In case of any further progression of symptoms, consultation in emergency may be required.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Neeraj Kumar , Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng