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Good evening. i'm in pain, i'm having severe pains on my left arm between the elbow and hand. i feel the pain is inside the bones and sometimes it even goes straight to my left ear. i'm scared because because it is really severe.

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Left arm pain: Arm pain for various causes. This can cause neuropathic pain that goes up your arm. Common causes for this are cubital tunnel which is irritation of the ulnar nerve at the medial elbow. Another cause is carpal tunnel. Pain at the wrist common.

Answered 4/6/2020

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A member asked:

Good evening. i'm in pain, i'm having severe pains on my left arm between the elbow and hand. i feel the pain is inside the bones and sometimes it even goes straight to my left ear. i'm scared because because it is really severe.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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