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My father is 61 years old.He has high blood pressure. That's why he takes medicine. Recently he checked his blood pressure. It was 90 and 126. But his blood pressure was higher in right arm than left one and the difference is 10. So i just want to know that why this difference happens?

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Hello Doctors I tested today that my right Arm blood pressure came higher as - 142/96 and my left arm BP was - 124/87. Is it a sign of a big problem? Also from many past days I am feeling depressed and have negative thoughts of every thing. I am also diagnosed with Gastric related problems LAX CARDIA EROSIVE ESOPHAGITIS(LA-A) ANTRAL EROSIVE

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Please consult a cardiologist in person for confirming the difference in Upper limb BP ...  Read More

Asking the question on behalf of a friend. Female, 23 yr old. I have following conditions, Recently I am feeling very tired, and some times dizzy. And from last 3-4 months i have vomiting and tiredness as well (not often once in a 4-5 days). I also have pain in right arm, ( comes in the evening usually). Checked the BP ,it was high, around 160.

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Your pregnancy test is negative so you can not be pregnant and for other complaints you should consult a physician. ...  Read More

I recently had a blood test done. Due to difficulty in finding a vein, the doctor pricked both my arms. Now both my arms have blood clot and the arm she pricked several times has bruise and tenderness too. Plus it's painful to move that arm.

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Hello. I understand your problem. It is called thrombophlebitis. It can happen on pricking of veins. Do not worry, they are not serious. Apply Thrombophlob gel 3-4times per day over the area of bruise ...  Read More

Hlo sir/ madam. Today i have done blood test. Swallon on my arm. Plz help me. Any serious problm🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏. I will be very thwnkul

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Consult for the same ...  Read More

I am experience pain in my left arm and blood clotting in arm for last 3 days. Pain increases on stretching the arm.

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Take Ayurveda medications providing all details in private chat. Correct your diet and lifestyle also for quick permenant relief. Leech therapy viddha karma procedure will be beneficial for stat pain ...  Read More

Today i was working with my arms above my head for about 20 minutes and when i lowered my arms, my left arm randomly froze and i couldnt raise it properly,and soon after i moved it into position and it felt like something popped/moved and then instant relief, so okay all good.... it went away and shortly after it happened again, and since then(6 ho

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Hi.. It could be due to a muscle got impinged in an awkward position due to waier faulty position of the arm. I recommend you to ice your arm frequently to allow recovery.. Don't lift any weight.. Don ...  Read More

Last Saturday i give blood in blood donation which held in our college,now i will little pain in arm and there is mark on my arm i also attached picture of that

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connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management ...  Read More

This is on arm and no pain nothing , what it could be ..Its there from month or more , what could it be

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I'm having sudden spots of blood clots at the bottom side of my right arm. It pains if touched or pressed.

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Hi my blood pressure ranges in left arm to 140-95 and right arm it range from 135-85 or 130-82. Difference is there in both arms. So which arm to take for measuring?Thanks in advance.

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

I have left arm (upper to lower) arm pain from 5 days. Started after exposure to Airconditioner. On 3rd day neck discomfort /stiffness started and is ON/off. This is also new occurrence to me that neck is also involved Arm getting pain without neck discomfort used to occur to me before which used to get senstive to cold and used to get relived by p

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It is very less likely cardiac issue. It is more related to the cold exposure and skin sensitivity. Try to avoid the exposure. If there is still any doubt, please get TMT done ...  Read More

My newborn of 2 months has this spot on right arm...what kind of spot is it?. Is it a birthmark?..if it is a birthmark will it fade over time? I am just worried if its size increase or gets darken over time?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

My hand got twist in the crowded train, I get pain in the arm when I stretch my hand and when I raise my hand up or side ways.

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Apply powergesic gel Tablet signoflam ...  Read More

Hello docs! My mother, aged 57, recently complained of a sudden sharp pain in her upper left arm. Upon asking she replied that it began the previous night, however, it's not permanent and is occurring only temporarily (it has occurred twice or thrice since last night, and persists for 5 mins or so). Moreover, it is not accompanied by any sort of di

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Check her blood pressure and get an ecg done ...  Read More

I feel left and right arm pain, muscle pain, some sensation like cold. Its been from 1 months now. CT angiography is normal, zero calcium score. Whom should I consult and what can be possible reason.

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You may consult a general physician. It could be simple muscle pain. ...  Read More

After waxing on arm on the junction there is kindof booodclot kindof redness formed , there isn't any pain but it is dark red what to do?

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Likely bruising You can do cold compress ...  Read More

I am experiencing tingling in right arm for last 15 days I am taking Telmekind H and Ecosprin 75 for blood pressure suggest appropriate medicine for tingling

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Can start pregabalin after consultation with neurologist ...  Read More

I got this rash on my left arm like a week back and then I saw another one coming on my right arm. Is this very serious?

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Needs proper assessment Consult directly ...  Read More

Small swelling possibly lymph node appeared on upper left arm after there was a purple bruise left after blood was drawn for tests. Is this concerning?

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Usually no if it doesn't cause any pain or infection I may disappear after 1 or 2 days ...  Read More

Age 33 having pain in left side and arm with lightheadness. Today i have done ecg Is everything ok. I will be very thankful for ur support 🙏🙏

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Plz be sure first before uploading it Atleast ecg should be done today its 5 months back How can anyone tell or advice ...  Read More

My mother feels left arm numbness. She does some movement and after sometime it goes off. She feels normal what should be done. What can be the reason. She is diabetic and also taking bp tablet

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Consult superspecialist like neurophysician to know the diagnosis. Cap nervigen one at night for one month. ...  Read More

Please suggest some ointments or pills to heal this quickly. Boiling water from pressure cooker fell on the arm. Image attached

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Its paning in left hand arm unanle to strach and movment mybe its frozen. And its start suddenly no accident or hill

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Please check your sugar, thyroid and Uric acid levels ...  Read More

Pain in left arm ,neck, back and chest in between feel like a niddle while paining, suddenly weakness comes and also feet is burning but all these symptoms goes and comes back

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Connect ...  Read More

Hello doctor, Left arm is paining from neck to elbow and sometime left part of the head is also paining but it stops in sometimes, with oain feeling very weakness in the body and goes away in sometime and also feet feels like burning from inside.

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-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as - -Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Tr ...  Read More

I have stiffness and pain in my left arm and neck since one month and I am unable to raise my arm sidewise but I am able to raise arm upwards without any difficulty . Kindly suggest what to do

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Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Fiber meal Do connect and consult ...  Read More

My right arm is hurting from last 20 days I have applied pain relievers but did not work at all What can cause this issue

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Please take consultation online with me . Will guide you. ...  Read More

I suddenly feel light numbness in right arm ,my age is 28. Before 6 month i had a text in which my vit d is 22, but afterwards I take vitamin d sanchet for 2.5 months . And I consume tobacco

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Stop Consuming tobacco.n consult a doctor if symptoms persist. ...  Read More

On my left arm i feel some sort of clot under the skin. Its not visible from outside when can feel i touch it. Also i keep getting sensation and very little pain on different part of my arm and shoulder like some tention is happening like something boocking. Also my index and middle finder aches sometims and feel numbness sometimes. What can it b

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