Brachial Plexus Neuritis/ Neuropathy - Medtick
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Brachial Plexus Neuritis/ Neuropathy

What is it?

An uncommon nerve condition where one has sudden pain of the arm and shoulder followed by weakness and numbness.

  • It is when the nerve(s) of the brachial plexus run which from your lower neck through your upper shoulders become damaged.

Cause

  • Unknown maybe:
  • Direct injury to the brachial plexus nerve
  • Birth trauma
  • Injury from stretching
  • Pressure from tumours

Treatments

  • Radiation therapy

Symptoms

  • Numbness and/or loss of pain sensation in your shoulder, arm, and hand?
  • Abnormal sensations such as tingling and burning in arms and hands?
  • Decreased ability to lift your wrist or extend it backward?
  • Weakness in hands?
  • Arm deformities?
  • Hand deformities?
  • Poor reflexes in the arm?
  • Muscle weakness?
  • Difficulty in moving the arm, shoulder, hand, and fingers?

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

Medical Emergency Condition

Do not wait, phone for an ambulance

This condition can lead to:

This condition may show similar symptoms to:

Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice

Detailed Information

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