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Is numbness occurring in left hand probably due to shoulder problems? if so, what does this signify?

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Many things: Many things can cause it. Capital tunnel, shoulder, neck, brain.... Problems in any of these areas can cause hand numbness. Shoulder nerve probs usually have pain, too.

Answered 7/2/2013

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Dr. Rick Pospisil answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Hand numbness: Numbness isolated to the hand is not typically produced by shoulder problems. As there can be many potential causes for hand numbness, you should be evaluated by an md.

Answered 1/22/2017

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