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Suggest Treatment For Severe Arm Pain
For the past 2-3 months now I ve noticed that everywhere I bend it hurts and it hurts all day. My left arm feels like when you hit your funny bone hard and your entire arm hurts because of it. My fingers, wrists, elbows all hurt quite a bit. I ve also noticed that when i swallow it feels like something is in my throat. it doesn t hurt. Just when i swallow liquid or solid it feels like that
Mon, 29 Feb 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe arm pain for past 2-3 months. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like cervical spondylosis , cervical radiculopathy , nerve compression , tendinitis or symptoms of angina . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan or MRI along with nerve conduction test. Doctor may prescribe nerve supplement muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory and physical therapy along with particular stretching exercises . You can also keep your arm in hot water tub with Epsom salt for 15 minutest daily . For now eat healthy keep your arm elevated and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain. If your are experiencing dizziness , shortness of breath or weakness along with numbness and tingling in legs then your should go to emergency .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe arm pain for past 2-3 months. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like cervical spondylosis , cervical radiculopathy , nerve compression , tendinitis or symptoms of angina . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan or MRI along with nerve conduction test. Doctor may prescribe nerve supplement muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory and physical therapy along with particular stretching exercises . You can also keep your arm in hot water tub with Epsom salt for 15 minutest daily . For now eat healthy keep your arm elevated and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain. If your are experiencing dizziness , shortness of breath or weakness along with numbness and tingling in legs then your should go to emergency .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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