Why do I have numbness down the outside of my right arm?

Answer by  Bobinski (1652)

There are many things that can cause numbness in the right arm. You should consult a doctor for a proper diagnosis. You could have a cervical disk syndrome, you could have carpal tunnel syndrome. Contaminated shellfish can cause numbness in the rght arm. You could have chronic kidney disease. Best thing is see a doctor.

Answer by  dog23 (168)

Sometimes, numbness of this nature may be associated with a pinched nerve or herniated disc. The affected disc may be located on the cervical spine or neck are.

Answer by  joshm89 (491)

It's not being caused by heart problem's, that's the left arm. When I had numbness in my right arm, cause was a pinched nerve. I took flexural, and was fine.

Answer by  jaison23 (172)

It may be due to compression of the cervical vertebral nerves that can lead to pain and numbness. Thus the compression must be releived by physical therapy and the pain must be treated with TENS.

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

Your blood pressure may be to high and that is a sign of having a stroke as well you may be having mini strokes you need to get to the doctor right away so they can start you on a treatment plane there is no home remedy for this silment.

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

You need to contact your doctor right away it could be a heart or a blood flow problem that is causing it to happen to you. They will be able to run some tests and tell you exactly why this is happening anything you get on here will just be a guess that could be dangerous to your health.

Answer by  heather88 (1897)

It could be anything, like something wrong with your heart. You might be coming close to having a heart attack or a stroke. But not real sure. You should go see a doctor though.