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Hi i am 46 and for the pass month i have this pain on my left arm and it numbs my fingers what can i do?

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Dr. Mahesh Allam answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Pinched nerve: Could be a pinched nerve in the neck or arm. But heart disease needs to be ruled out, so see a doctor.

Answered 8/30/2013

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A member asked:

Hi i am 46 and for the pass month i have this pain on my left arm and it numbs my fingers what can i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mahesh Allam answered

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