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What Causes Pain In The Shoulder And Upper Arm When I Wake Up?
Question: Every moring I wake up with my left shoulder and back side of the left upper arm in pain. Throughout the day if I make any sudden movements with the left arm I get a sharp pain from the shoulder down to the wriast. Sometimes even my right elbow is in pain.
Brief Answer:
Rotator cuff tendinitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Thanks for the query.
You seem to be having Rotator cuff tendinitis or injury.
You need to avoid overhead movements, lifting weights or sound any strenuous activity.
Please get an ultrasound or better to get an MRI of the shoulder to look for Rotator cuff tendon tears.
According to the report we can plan if physiotherapy or surgery as required.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Rotator cuff tendinitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Thanks for the query.
You seem to be having Rotator cuff tendinitis or injury.
You need to avoid overhead movements, lifting weights or sound any strenuous activity.
Please get an ultrasound or better to get an MRI of the shoulder to look for Rotator cuff tendon tears.
According to the report we can plan if physiotherapy or surgery as required.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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