What causes left arm pain, sickness and vomiting?
Patient: Hi I have pain in my left arm that comes n goes once or twice a day. It happens at anytime, while I m sitting or doing something, even now I was feeling sick n vomitted, after a few minutes I had sharp pain in my left arm. The pain is enough that it makes me grab my arm when it happens.... Can u tell me why? Doctor: Hello, I have studied your case.Due to compression of nerve root there can be tingling numbness in your arm and fingers pain associated with it.I will advise you to MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis.It can be due to various causes like sudden jerk to spine, due to facet arthritis, degenerative.For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.Local injection may help if pain remains persistent.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. If you are satisfied with answer do not hesitate to rate this answer at end of discussion. Wishing you good health.Take care.