Can tendon sheath inflammation cause numbness in the arm?
Disease description:
I have been experiencing numbness in my arm recently. Can tenosynovitis cause arm numbness?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Shuai
Tendinitis can potentially cause numbness in the arm.
1. Tendinitis may lead to poor blood circulation, which can indirectly cause arm numbness.
2. If tendinitis occurs in critical areas such as the wrist or fingers, prolonged pain, swelling, and restricted movement may affect nerve conduction in the arm, resulting in a sensation of numbness. Particularly when symptoms of tendinitis continue to worsen, the likelihood of experiencing arm numbness also increases.
Therefore, if symptoms of arm numbness appear alongside other typical signs of tendinitis, such as pain and swelling, it is recommended to seek timely medical attention for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
