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Experiencing Numbness, Twitching And Sharp Pain In Left Arm After Having Burn On Left Hand

I got a 1st degree burn a week ago in my left hand, lately I ve been experiencing numbness, twitching and sharp pain in my left arm? I ve been to the dr and I m on several different meds. Right now I m taking a steroid. But I m still in pain. I m really scared
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Your syptoms are suggestive to axillary nerve compression. Nerve conduction test should be done. Decision of surgery may be suggested if medical treatment failed.
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Experiencing Numbness, Twitching And Sharp Pain In Left Arm After Having Burn On Left Hand

Your syptoms are suggestive to axillary nerve compression. Nerve conduction test should be done. Decision of surgery may be suggested if medical treatment failed.