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Dull Pain In Right Biceps Followed To Wrist And Hand. Is This A Muscle Pull?
Question: I have recently started getting a dull ache in mainly my right bicep . This follows down to my wrist and hand and my arm just feels weak . My head also aches now and again and sometimes the opposite shoulder . This has lasted around three days . I have been doing occasional pull ups during exercise so not sure if its just a muscle pull .
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A dull ache in the right biceps along with mild weakness might be related to a muscle pull or a nerve compression symptom.
As a primary treatment, you can start taking mild pain killers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen along with hot fomentation and adequate rest to the arm muscles. You can avoid doing exercise for a few days and take vitamin B complex supplements for nerve related symptoms.
In case the symptoms do not show any improvement over next three days or are aggravated then you need to consult an Orthopedician for a clinical examination and specific treatment like muscle relaxants.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Thanks for posting your query.
A dull ache in the right biceps along with mild weakness might be related to a muscle pull or a nerve compression symptom.
As a primary treatment, you can start taking mild pain killers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen along with hot fomentation and adequate rest to the arm muscles. You can avoid doing exercise for a few days and take vitamin B complex supplements for nerve related symptoms.
In case the symptoms do not show any improvement over next three days or are aggravated then you need to consult an Orthopedician for a clinical examination and specific treatment like muscle relaxants.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you , but would this cause pain to the back of the head and neck also ?
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Pain to the back of the head and neck are more suggestive of a nerve related problem at the cervical vertebral level which is causing the symptoms of weakness. Methylcobalamin supplements are likely to take care of these symptoms.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Thanks for writing again.
Pain to the back of the head and neck are more suggestive of a nerve related problem at the cervical vertebral level which is causing the symptoms of weakness. Methylcobalamin supplements are likely to take care of these symptoms.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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