Hello. I'm 5 weeks post Breast Augmentation . 2 days ago, I started to complain of left arm pain with numbness of hand which increases at night . Is it normal with BA or is there something wrong. I'm so worried
Answer: Left arm pain and numbness Thank you for your question. Pain accompanied by numbness that increases at night should be discussed with your physician. Best to seek an in-person follow-up for an evaluation. Good luck.
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Answer: Left arm pain and numbness Thank you for your question. Pain accompanied by numbness that increases at night should be discussed with your physician. Best to seek an in-person follow-up for an evaluation. Good luck.
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Answer: Left arm pain with numbness of hand 1 month post breast augmentation. Thank you for your question. I would recommend visiting your plastic surgeon for an in-person assessment.
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Answer: Left arm pain with numbness of hand 1 month post breast augmentation. Thank you for your question. I would recommend visiting your plastic surgeon for an in-person assessment.
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July 21, 2017
Answer: Hand pain/numbness after breast augmentation Arm pain and hand numbness are not typical following breast augmentation and you should certainly discuss with your surgeon.There are a couple of reasons why you might develop these symptoms. The most concerning thing, which would need urgent assessment, is a cardiac event. Chest pain, left arm pain, crushing and numbness can be signs of a heart attack. That would be extremely uncommon in a healthy patient following a short surgery.More likely is that the positioning of your arm in surgery has led to a flare of nerve symptoms. Common nerve entrapments like carpal tunnel syndrome or cubital tunnel syndrome can be exacerbated by the position in which you lie during surgery typically arms out at 90 degrees). We take great care to try and pad pressure points and prevent this, but it isn't unheard of for people to develop these symptoms of nerve compression due to positioning. Talk to you doctor. Explain exactly where the numbness and pain is. This should help to decide what the cause is. Good luck!
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July 21, 2017
Answer: Hand pain/numbness after breast augmentation Arm pain and hand numbness are not typical following breast augmentation and you should certainly discuss with your surgeon.There are a couple of reasons why you might develop these symptoms. The most concerning thing, which would need urgent assessment, is a cardiac event. Chest pain, left arm pain, crushing and numbness can be signs of a heart attack. That would be extremely uncommon in a healthy patient following a short surgery.More likely is that the positioning of your arm in surgery has led to a flare of nerve symptoms. Common nerve entrapments like carpal tunnel syndrome or cubital tunnel syndrome can be exacerbated by the position in which you lie during surgery typically arms out at 90 degrees). We take great care to try and pad pressure points and prevent this, but it isn't unheard of for people to develop these symptoms of nerve compression due to positioning. Talk to you doctor. Explain exactly where the numbness and pain is. This should help to decide what the cause is. Good luck!
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July 24, 2017
Answer: Numbness of upper extremity following breast augmentation Hi and welcome to our forum!
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July 24, 2017
Answer: Numbness of upper extremity following breast augmentation Hi and welcome to our forum!
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July 24, 2017
Answer: Numbness after breast augmentation Hi and thanks for your question. What you are describing is not that unusual. For a period of weeks to months patients often experience issues with numbness or shooting sensations in the breasts and sometimes the hands or arms. Concern would exist if the numbness was constant and started at the onset of surgery. The most likely cause is from the implant moving a little after surgery and related to pressing on the nerves, relating to breast pain or numbness. Numness and tingling in the arms could be related to position of the arms during surgery but is most likely related to new sleeping position or bras and garment or athletic activity modifications. Your body should adapt and go back to normal. If the numbness worsens or becomes constant make sure you call your surgeon and have a follow up exam. Good luck!
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July 24, 2017
Answer: Numbness after breast augmentation Hi and thanks for your question. What you are describing is not that unusual. For a period of weeks to months patients often experience issues with numbness or shooting sensations in the breasts and sometimes the hands or arms. Concern would exist if the numbness was constant and started at the onset of surgery. The most likely cause is from the implant moving a little after surgery and related to pressing on the nerves, relating to breast pain or numbness. Numness and tingling in the arms could be related to position of the arms during surgery but is most likely related to new sleeping position or bras and garment or athletic activity modifications. Your body should adapt and go back to normal. If the numbness worsens or becomes constant make sure you call your surgeon and have a follow up exam. Good luck!
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