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What Is The Cause For Tingling Numbness In The Right Arm?
I m a 37 year old male, 5 10 , 185, and I m having numbness on the right shoulder, arm and hand for about 48 hours. I have been clenching the right side of my jaw for about 2 months. About 2 months ago I finally stopped a cough that I had for three months. Should I see a doctor for this tingling numbness in my right arm?
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Hello.
Yes this needs to be evaluated and it's obviously a pinched nerve problem, most likely from a disc problem in your neck.
I would start with an MRI scan of your cervical spine. This may respond to proper physical therapy and not need a surgical approach
Yes this needs to be evaluated and it's obviously a pinched nerve problem, most likely from a disc problem in your neck.
I would start with an MRI scan of your cervical spine. This may respond to proper physical therapy and not need a surgical approach
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