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Pain And Tingling Intermittently In Right Arm, Irritated Ulnar Nerve. Reasons ?

I ve been having pain and tingling intermittently in my right arm . My ulnar nerve is almost always irritated except when I get up in the morning but get worse as the day goes on. I also get tingling on the front and back of my right hand . I always have a sensation on someone pushing on my armpit/chest that varies in strength sometimes its overwhelming
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Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.

The symptoms which you have described are indicative of a neuropathic pain - caused due to nerve root irritation, compression or damage. Cervical spondylosis, leading to compression of the cervical nerve roots is one of the frequent causes of such symptoms. Other common causes of neuropathy like diabetes, certain vitamin deficiencies, etc. also have to be ruled out.

I would advise you to have a complete physical examination, including a neurological examnination, and further investigations in oder to dtermine the cause of your symptoms. Further treatment has to be targetted according to the cause.

Wish you all the best.

Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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Pain And Tingling Intermittently In Right Arm, Irritated Ulnar Nerve. Reasons ?

Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query. The symptoms which you have described are indicative of a neuropathic pain - caused due to nerve root irritation, compression or damage. Cervical spondylosis, leading to compression of the cervical nerve roots is one of the frequent causes of such symptoms. Other common causes of neuropathy like diabetes, certain vitamin deficiencies, etc. also have to be ruled out. I would advise you to have a complete physical examination, including a neurological examnination, and further investigations in oder to dtermine the cause of your symptoms. Further treatment has to be targetted according to the cause. Wish you all the best. Regards, Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar Consultant Psychiatrist