What Causes Pain In Shoulder When I Raise My Arms Above Shoulders?

Posted on Thu, 28 May 2015

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Question : HI XXXXXXX here regarding that spot on my lip, you were correct it was a small csyt that would probably go away on its own and has

I now am having a problem with my shoulder when I raise my arms above my shoulders I have pain my doctor took an x ray of it and is showing a bit of arthritis I was worried that it might be bone cancer but he said it would have showed up in the x ray.
Would you agree

Thanks XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It is not a cancer

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. I can assure you that it is not a cancer. Most probably you are having impingement of nerves or cuff in the shoulder. I would recommend you to get MRI of the shoulder. This will confirm the diagnosis. If there is impingement then it can be cured with steroid injection in the shoulder. Also physiotherapy and hot water fomentation is helpful. I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks

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