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What Causes Numbness And Muscle Spasm In The Right Arm?

Hello. I am having occasional numbness in my right arm. Feeling comes over me almost like a muscle spasm and then a weakening in strength. Unable to do much with arm for about 3-5 min. Feels like a deep muscle spasm... Very clumsy like No real pain, just muscle weakness from shoulder to fingers.
posted on Fri, 10 Feb 2017
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Hello,

Consult a neurologist and get evaluated.

We have to rule out possible neurological causes like peripheral neuropathy.

A detailed evaluation including nerve conduction study is required for further assessment.

Make sure that your blood sugar is well controlled as high blood sugar can cause these symptoms.

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

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Numbness And Muscle Spasm In The Right Arm?

Hello, Consult a neurologist and get evaluated. We have to rule out possible neurological causes like peripheral neuropathy. A detailed evaluation including nerve conduction study is required for further assessment. Make sure that your blood sugar is well controlled as high blood sugar can cause these symptoms. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician