What Causes Pain In Right Arm Above The Elbow?

Posted on Thu, 30 Jun 2016

Question: My right arm above the elbow under the shoulder - is occasionally very painful! the pain comes and goes. Never lasting more than 2 minutes

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Possibility of cervical radiculopathy

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
At this age,the first possibility can be cervical spondylosis causing compression of nerve supplying upper limb.
Is there any swelling, weakness or urinary complains?
You need to get evaluated by a neurologist.
Xray or cervical Mri may be required.
Pain modulator medication like pregabalin or amitryptiline or gabapentin can be used.
Neck isometric exercises will be helpful.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

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