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I was feeling numb on my right side yesterday, and today my right hand is really swollen?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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Right numb/ swollen: Could be impingement from a nerve like thoracic outlet or vascular occlusion either artery ( your hand would be cold ) or vein, or could be lyme if in your area, or shingles or herpes or rarely MS , autoimmune or vascular brain issue. F/u/ w/ doc /ER /urgent care today.

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Answered 11/8/2017

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A member asked:

I was feeling numb on my right side yesterday, and today my right hand is really swollen?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Dr Rhoads and 4 doctors agreed

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