Numbness in the right shoulder
Jun 05, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Jun
Introduction
Numbness in the right shoulder may be related to trauma, brachial plexus nerve injury, periarthritis of the shoulder, and other factors. Treatment may include topical medications or oral drugs. In addition to these relatively common causes, it could also be associated with cervical spondylosis, lumbar disc herniation, cerebral hemorrhage, and other conditions. It is important to promptly visit a hospital for relevant examinations and follow medical advice for treatment.
Numbness in the right shoulder may be related to trauma, brachial plexus nerve injury, shoulder periarthritis, and other factors. Treatment can include topical medications or oral drugs. Specific analysis is as follows:
1. Trauma
If the shoulder suffers trauma such as impact or collision, local soft tissues may be damaged, leading to symptoms such as swelling, limited movement, and numbness. The affected area can be cold-compressed using a towel-wrapped ice pack to help relieve discomfort.
2. Brachial Plexus Injury
When excessive force separates the head and shoulder in opposite directions, it may cause injury to the upper trunk of the brachial plexus, resulting in upper brachial plexus damage and symptoms such as upper limb numbness and sensory disturbances. Under medical guidance, medications such as mecobalamin tablets or citicoline sodium capsules may be used for treatment.
3. Shoulder Periarthritis
The exact cause of shoulder periarthritis remains unclear, but it is generally associated with factors such as synovitis and fibrosis of the joint capsule. Clinically, it manifests as adhesions around the shoulder joint, stiffness, restricted movement, and numbness. Under medical supervision, medications such as ibuprofen tablets or meloxicam tablets may be used for treatment.
In addition to the above relatively common causes, numbness may also be related to cervical spondylosis, lumbar disc herniation, cerebral hemorrhage, and other conditions. It is important to promptly visit a hospital for relevant examinations and follow medical advice for appropriate treatment.
