Question 1

is it possible to die if shot in leg or arm?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you hit a blood vessel and bleed to death.

Question 2

can you die from arm swelling?

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It depend: What the cause for the arm sewlling? Could a lot thing some are bad, please check it out.

Question 3

excersises for pinch nerve down arm?

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Traction: 7-10 lbs over the door cervical traction. Purchase at surgical supply store. 2xdaily for 3 weeks.

Question 4

does a pinched nerve travel down an arm?

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It can: A "pinched nerve" in the neck can cause varying degrees of arm pain, weakness, numbness, and/or tingling.

Question 5

it feels like i  got a shot in my arm. i have this pinch in my shoulder that feels like i have just gotten a shot. maybe from exercise?

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Possibly.: Deltoid soreness can be due to exercise or injury.

Question 6

every time i lift my left arm, my back feels this sharp pinch in the middle left portion.   while i am sitting or laying down and change positions, th?

Accepted Answer

L arm motion/pain: May have tendonitis of  trapezius/rhomboids. Have you tried motrin like products  if not allergic? Ice 5-10 minutes 3 x a day alternating with moist warmth  5-10 minutes  3 x a day with motrin like products may help.  rarely could be lesion but that is very rare or even effects of reflux , though that is usually constant. f/u/ w/ doc

Question 7

what surgery do i need for pinched nerve in my arm?

Accepted Answer

It depends on nerve: The most common arm compressions are carpal tunnel ( median N at wrist) cubital tunnel (ulnar N at elbow) and less commonly guyon canal (ulnar N at wrist). Each requires a decompression surgery. Carpal tunnel involves opening the flexor retinaculm, and can often be done by scope. Cubital tunnel requires open surgery and often replacing the N in its canal. Steroids and PT may prevent surgery.

Question 8

does a pinched nerve causing pain in the arm self-resolve?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Pinched nerves can resolve on their own at times and gentle stretches and over the counter anti inflammatory medications may help. Persistent pinched nerve pain should be evaluated by an appropriately trained provider, however, as it could represent a serious medical condition which could worsen without appropriate treatment.

Question 9

can a pinch nerve cause numbness in my arm and whole side of body?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: A pinched nerve in the neck can certainly cause symptoms down the arm, but this should not cause the entire side of your body to become numb. See your doctor to help confirm the diagnosis.

Question 10

can a pinch nerve cause the pain in the elbow, arm and side that radiates to the back?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A cervical neck nerve pinch can give some of these symptoms.

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