What causes left hand shoulder pain and numbness?
Patient: I am the mother of a 2 month old baby , I do a lot of lifting the baby , rocking movements with the baby in my arms , it began as an uncomfortable pain in my left shoulder, now kind of gives me electric numbness kind if feeling at the area between my base of mech and both shoulders , a hot bath or hot water bag gives me temporary relief , but the pain or numbness returns back when I hold the baby etc .. I reckon this has happened after prolonged carrying / lifting baby in the same arm , please advice remedies.what could this condition be? Doctor: Hello, I have studied your case.It can be shoulder rotator cuff injury which may need MRI for confirmation.Medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain, you can take them consulting your treating doctor.You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS ,or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.You may need to take rest for early healing.Also check your vit B12 and vit D3 in your blood.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. Wishing you good health.Take careRegards Dr Vaibhav