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What Causes Pain And Pinching Sensation In Upper Arm?

My left upper arm became suddenly painful & kept me up most of the night even the slightest touch & it hurts like someone is constantly punching my arm it s almost like the bone hurts as far as I know I haven t injured myself or bumped into anything any clue as to what is causing my pain?
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain and pinching sensation in upper arm . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like pinched nerve , compressed nerve , cervical spondolysis or carpal tunnel syndrome . I would suggest you to do light stretching exercises under expert , apply warm compresses to neck and arm twice a day and consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray , CT scan and do physical examination by checking movement . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory and supplement like neurobion forte .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Pain And Pinching Sensation In Upper Arm?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain and pinching sensation in upper arm . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like pinched nerve , compressed nerve , cervical spondolysis or carpal tunnel syndrome . I would suggest you to do light stretching exercises under expert , apply warm compresses to neck and arm twice a day and consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray , CT scan and do physical examination by checking movement . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory and supplement like neurobion forte . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari