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What Causes Numbness And Pain In Arm?

hi my name is Armin
I have been feeling this stange numb pain running down my right arm for the past few weeks. It almost feels like i have slept on it overnight, however its been getting worst within the past week and noticed that when my right arm is not active i feel it more. Could you perhaps lead me into the right direction or would you have any advice that you help me.
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Dear Armin,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to:
1. Paraspinal spasm & compression of nerve fibers at the Cervico-dorsal region.
2. Inadequate hydration status & electrolyte imbalance of the body
3. Dietary deficiencies of certain nutrients like Iron, Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Folic acid, etc. which help in blood formation & nerve conduction.
4. Peripheral neuropathy caused due to any fluctuation in blood pressure or blood sugar level.

Symptomatic relief can be obtained by intake of nervigenic agents (like Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folic acid) as well as multivitamin & multimineral supplements including iron, calcium & Vitamin D needs to be added in your diet.

If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Neurologist & get a complete Neurological examination done.
Certain investigations like complete blood count, serum electrolyte estimation, fresh estimation of blood pressure & blood sugar levels & nerve conduction studies will be helpful to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms.
X ray and MRI of Cervico-dorsal region may be required to detect any nerve compression.

Wishing you a Good Health.
Take care.
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What Causes Numbness And Pain In Arm?

Dear Armin, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to: 1. Paraspinal spasm & compression of nerve fibers at the Cervico-dorsal region. 2. Inadequate hydration status & electrolyte imbalance of the body 3. Dietary deficiencies of certain nutrients like Iron, Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Folic acid, etc. which help in blood formation & nerve conduction. 4. Peripheral neuropathy caused due to any fluctuation in blood pressure or blood sugar level. Symptomatic relief can be obtained by intake of nervigenic agents (like Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folic acid) as well as multivitamin & multimineral supplements including iron, calcium & Vitamin D needs to be added in your diet. If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Neurologist & get a complete Neurological examination done. Certain investigations like complete blood count, serum electrolyte estimation, fresh estimation of blood pressure & blood sugar levels & nerve conduction studies will be helpful to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms. X ray and MRI of Cervico-dorsal region may be required to detect any nerve compression. Wishing you a Good Health. Take care.