United Kingdom
A 24-year-old female asked:
My right arm keeps going numb and tingling do u no what it could be? it gets sore at times to. thanks
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Olav Jarenanswered
Neurology 21 years experience
Numbness in 1 arm: There are many possible causes of numbness and tingling in one arm, but the most common cause is carpal tunnel syndrome. Here are some patterns that may help you compare other causes:
http://www.neurocuro.com/peripheral-nerve-entrapment/
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Dr. Olakitan Akinjagunla commented
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Sometimes arthritis in the neck can cause nerve impingement leading the numbness
Oct 15, 2014
Last updated Jul 16, 2017
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