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A member asked:

I just had a hernia repair operation a week ago n nw im getting numbness and pain in my right arm y?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Right arm symptoms : Are not related to hernia (i assume abdominal wall) operation. It might be related to positioning during surgery or IV site. Ask your surgeon what he thinks.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Richard Pollard answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Talk to MD: The symptoms are probably not related. However, the symptoms are not normal and should be evaluated.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 4/24/2015

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