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What Causes Pain And Numbness In The Shoulders?

Hello my name is Kim. I was hoping I could get some help and maybe so info on my problem. I have been having pain in my shoulder when pressure is put on it, the pressure also causes the arm to go numb. I also have pain in my elbow which causes me problems extending my arm after the arm is fully extended a numbing pain will go down the outside of the forearm causing the wrist and the outside of the hand to go numb as well as the pinky and ring finger this is on my right side.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Kindly get an ultrasound of your Axilla done. If you have Brachial plexus injury or some nerve compression there, then you will have radiating pain and numbness in the branches.

I cannot tell you where you have nerve compression, but if you get nerve conduction study done, then you will identify where the problem is. Kindly get the reports for follow-up.

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

Regards,
Dr. ARCHANA
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What Causes Pain And Numbness In The Shoulders?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Kindly get an ultrasound of your Axilla done. If you have Brachial plexus injury or some nerve compression there, then you will have radiating pain and numbness in the branches. I cannot tell you where you have nerve compression, but if you get nerve conduction study done, then you will identify where the problem is. Kindly get the reports for follow-up. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. ARCHANA