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I have a neuralgia on my left arm and partial paralysis of three fingers. what is the cause?

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Dr. James Marx answered

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See a Neurologist!: These are serious symptoms that need comprehensive evaluation. It is difficult to speculate on what the cause could be.

Answered 5/11/2016

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Compression : If you have the 3-5 fingers paralyzed the condition is called the ulnar neuropathy. The most common reason is a compression at the elbow or just belie elbow. Neurosurgical consultation is required.

Answered 3/29/2015

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Doc Now: Could be a severe radiculopathy from the cervical spine with nerve impingement. You need a full work up including a neck MRI to look for causative pathology. See doc now!

Answered 9/28/2016

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