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I have a dull ache in my right arm throughout the day and pins and needles. sometimes in my left side too. my hands and fingers swell up. what could ?

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Dr. Mark Kuhnke answered

Compression symptoms: These vague symptoms could have several sources, and i recommend you seek a medical exam and opinion. You may have some degree of thoracic outlet syndrome, which is caused by a compression of nerve and/or vein by the first rib. Again, please seek a medical evaluation.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

I have a dull ache in my right arm throughout the day and pins and needles. sometimes in my left side too. my hands and fingers swell up. what could ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Kuhnke answered

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

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