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Abnormal nerve sensations such as pins-and-needles, tingling, burning, prickling or similar feelings are all known as "paresthesias". They usually result from nerve damage due to pressure, entrapment, or nerve diseases. Continued nerve damage can lead to arm numbness and permanent loss of feeling. Any abnormal sensation needs medical investigation....more »
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During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques to assess the symptom: Arm paresthesia. These will include a physical examination and possibly diagnostic tests. (Note: A physical exam is always done, diagnostic tests may or may not be performed depending on the suspected condition) Your doctor will ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to openly share any pertinent information to help your doctor make an accurate diagnosis.
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The following list of conditions have 'Arm paresthesia' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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The following list of medical conditions have Arm paresthesia or similar listed as a medical complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Arm paresthesia based
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Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Arm paresthesia, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
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Subtypes of Arm paresthesia:
Finger paresthesia (23 causes), Hand paresthesia (57 causes), Arm tingling (21 causes), Forearm paresthesia/ tingling (15 causes), Upper arm paresthesia/ tingling (11 causes), Tingling hands (7 causes), Tingling in one hand (50 causes), Tingling fingers (36 causes), Tingling in both hands (44 causes), Thumb paresthesia/ tingling (10 causes), Wrist paresthesia/ tingling (10 causes), Palm paresthesia/ tingling (11 causes)
Medical Conditions associated with Arm paresthesia:
Arm symptoms (1619 causes), Paresthesias (453 causes), Sensations (6520 causes), Nerve symptoms (9132 causes), Limb symptoms (3592 causes), Skin symptoms (5992 causes), Sensory symptoms (7134 causes), Neurological symptoms (9575 causes), Pain (6458 causes), Brain symptoms (2787 causes), Skin problems (3422 causes), Leg symptoms (2751 causes), Common symptoms (8589 causes), Body symptoms (5672 causes), Head symptoms (10192 causes)
Symptoms related to Arm paresthesia:
Paresthesia (951 causes), Tingling arm (68 causes), Arm pain (133 causes), Arm symptoms (1619 causes), Arm injury, Arm tingling (21 causes), Arm numbness (71 causes), Elbow symptoms (140 causes), Hand symptoms (2016 causes), Finger symptoms (1615 causes), Nerve injury, Nerve compression, Nerve entrapment, Brachial plexus, Diabetes (212 causes), neuropathy (78 causes)
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