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Discomfort In Wrist Area Around Thumb. Metal Inserted In Arm Due To Fracture. Could This Be Linked ?

I fractured my arm just above the elbow 4 years ago which resulted in the insertion of metalwork. I regained full use of my arm, but just in this last week I have started experiencing some discomfort in my wrist area, specifically around the base of the thumb, and very faintly tingly fingers. Could this be linked.
Tue, 10 Dec 2013
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to compression of nerve secondary to the fracture & metal implantation.
As a result of this the sensation is being radiated along the course of distribution of the nerve.
Symptomatic relief can be obtained by intake of nervigenic agents (like Vitamin B6, Vitamin B 12, Folic acid) as well as multivitamin & multimineral supplements including iron, calcium & Vitamin D needs to be added in diet to help in blood formation & nerve conduction.
Physiotherapy exercise will also be helpful.

If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Neurologist & get a complete Neurological examination done.
Certain investigations like fresh estimation of blood pressure & blood sugar levels, X ray of elbow joint & nerve conduction studies will be helpful.

There is no need to worry, you will be fine.
Till then, maintain adequate hydration & proper nutrition status, exercise regularly and avoid stress.

Wishing you a Good Health.
Take care.
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Discomfort In Wrist Area Around Thumb. Metal Inserted In Arm Due To Fracture. Could This Be Linked ?

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to compression of nerve secondary to the fracture & metal implantation. As a result of this the sensation is being radiated along the course of distribution of the nerve. Symptomatic relief can be obtained by intake of nervigenic agents (like Vitamin B6, Vitamin B 12, Folic acid) as well as multivitamin & multimineral supplements including iron, calcium & Vitamin D needs to be added in diet to help in blood formation & nerve conduction. Physiotherapy exercise will also be helpful. If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Neurologist & get a complete Neurological examination done. Certain investigations like fresh estimation of blood pressure & blood sugar levels, X ray of elbow joint & nerve conduction studies will be helpful. There is no need to worry, you will be fine. Till then, maintain adequate hydration & proper nutrition status, exercise regularly and avoid stress. Wishing you a Good Health. Take care.