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What Causes Tingling Sensation In Left Arm Radiating Towards Shoulder?

left arm is tingling.it is very mild and started about 2 months ago. tingling is from top of shoulder down to the fingers - especially the thumb, index and third fingers - fourth and fifth fingers don t seem to be affected. tingling is every day now,i am not diabetic. i have no pains. heart pressure is normal.
Mon, 6 Apr 2015
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Sir your symptoms are suggestive of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. you will need an Nerve conduction study of the upperlimb to ascertain the diagnosis, treatment consist of surgery or local steroid depending on the stage and involvement. Consult a Hand Surgeon
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What Causes Tingling Sensation In Left Arm Radiating Towards Shoulder?

Sir your symptoms are suggestive of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. you will need an Nerve conduction study of the upperlimb to ascertain the diagnosis, treatment consist of surgery or local steroid depending on the stage and involvement. Consult a Hand Surgeon