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Suggest Remedy For Sharp Pain In Arm
Posted on
Wed, 18 Nov 2015
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Wed, 18 Nov 2015
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Fri, 4 Dec 2015
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Question : I am having sharp pain in my upper arm, especially if I try to lift anything, even light weight things. I do have osteoarthritis and wonder if this could be the problem, or a pinched nerve?
Brief Answer:
Can be osteoarthritis or frozen shoulder.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in the upper arm can be due to osteoarthritis, frozen shoulder or shoulder impingement syndrome. Exact diagnosis needs a direct examination by an orthopedician and investigations like MRI scan. Till then continue with mild pain killers and local gel and avoid all painful and overhead movements.
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.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be osteoarthritis or frozen shoulder.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in the upper arm can be due to osteoarthritis, frozen shoulder or shoulder impingement syndrome. Exact diagnosis needs a direct examination by an orthopedician and investigations like MRI scan. Till then continue with mild pain killers and local gel and avoid all painful and overhead movements.
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.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What is shoulder impingement syndrome?
Brief Answer:
Details below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
It happens due to inflammation of the tendons and muscles surrounding the shoulder joint. A part of the rotator cuff is involved. Can be detected after proper examination and MRI scan.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Details below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
It happens due to inflammation of the tendons and muscles surrounding the shoulder joint. A part of the rotator cuff is involved. Can be detected after proper examination and MRI scan.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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