What Causes Persistent Pain In Left Shoulder Post An Injury?

Posted on Wed, 27 Jan 2016

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Question : My left shoulder (front chest, in joint, and upper back)has hurt for about two weeks. I went to an urgent care and they gave me muscle relaxers and the pain is worse. Do I need to go to the hospital.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes you should go to hospital.

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for posting your query.

The persistent pain in the shoulder and the adjoining area without any history of injury can be due to tendonitis, rotator cuff tear or shoulder impingement syndrome. This can be detected after a proper examination and MRI scan of the shoulder. It is best to consult an orthopedician for proper diagnosis and treatment.

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.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee