Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Person is suffering from arm pain in right arm. they think its muscular. sometimes the hand of the arm is cold and numb as well. whats the cause?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Difficult to say: Based on your description Raynaud's phenomenon/syndrome is a possibility as is radiculopathy (compression of a nerve causing pain, paresthesias and/or weakness). A thorough physical examination and a detailed history are necessary to confirm a diagnosis.
Answered 1/5/2019
286 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can carpel tunnel cause both hands to turn freezing cold? I have been having my arms at night fall asleep and get the pins and needles and numb feeling in both arms. For the last week my hands ache they feel almost swollen like and my sensation in my fing
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What can cause my mom's knuckles to swell, forearm muscles to tighten, as well as create numbness and pain on the hand?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I am having severe pain in the crook of my lt arm whenever I use it. The top of my arm is slightly numb as well as, top of my hand and thumb. ?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
How rare would it be for a healthy 38 yo woman with no family history of muscular dystrophy to get it?Left non-dominant arm/hand feels slightly weaker than right.Wake up with tingly,numb arm at night.No pther weakness or symptoms.Serious? I'm healthy
Right breast and arm feels numb/weak. Both heats up to the point it feels cold. Right hand as well followed by tingles. Lower back. Any ideas/causes?
What causes numbness/tingling in right hand and arm as well as heart palpitations and dizziness?
What are possible causes of arm, chest pain numbness in hand as well as shortness of breath?
My both arms including hand became numb for good 4-5 hours and eventually resolved on its own individually with hour apart, should i be concerned??? this has happened first time with me. What can be the reason??
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
