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A member asked:

My upper right arm feels like i've had a tourniquet on it. not too painful,but very annoying. sensation goes into my hand. what is this?

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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Sounds like: a circulation problem. Get to a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Answered 4/26/2019

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