Title: Feeling Numb in Left Arm: Why and What to Do? - EnkiVeryWell
Headings: Feeling Numb in Left Arm: Why and What to Do?
Feeling Numb in Left Arm: Why and What to Do?
Why Would I Experience Numbness in Left Arm?
Stroke
Heart Attack
Injuries
Arteriosclerosis
Raynaud’s Syndrome
Nerve Damage/Compression
Brachial Plexus Injury
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Other Causes
Diagnosis of Numbness in Left Arm
How to Deal With Numbness in the Left Arm
How to Prevent Numbness

Content: Deficiency of vitamin B12, more commonly pernicious anemia. Diagnosis of Numbness in Left Arm
If your physician thinks that the numbness in your left arm has been caused by minor nerve damage, he may have to conduct a nerve study or an electromyogram (EMG). This test helps check electrical properties of the nerves in the arm. If the problem is spinal cord or brain related, you may have to undergo a CT scan or MRI. Blood tests can show signs of infection or toxins. An x-ray will be required if it is a fracture. In the event that the numbness comes with chest pains and other symptoms linked to heart attacks, an ECG will be conducted to assess your heart’s function. How to Deal With Numbness in the Left Arm
For swelling or fractures and pain, try a warm compress. If you have nutritional deficiency, start taking Vitamin B12 and calcium supplements. If there is interruption in circulation for some time, move the hands and arms to relieve pain and improve circulation from compressed or pinched nerves.