
There Is A Slight Swelling On My Upper Right Arm.

Question: there is a slight swelling on my upper right arm. painful shoulder with motions , lifting, stretching and reaching in back. the swollen area has shooting pain at times .
Brief Answer:
Bursitis of shoulder.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I see your photo.
I think it is bursitis of shoulder. I can recommend you to take rest. Don't do big moves.
Use ice compresses over it.
Use antinflamatory drugs such advil or naproxen, aspirin for pain.
If it still persists corticosteroid injections are needed.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Bursitis of shoulder.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I see your photo.
I think it is bursitis of shoulder. I can recommend you to take rest. Don't do big moves.
Use ice compresses over it.
Use antinflamatory drugs such advil or naproxen, aspirin for pain.
If it still persists corticosteroid injections are needed.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng


Thanks for your help
Brief Answer:
Wishing you good health.
Detailed Answer:
Get well soon.
Best regards.
Wishing you good health.
Detailed Answer:
Get well soon.
Best regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee

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