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What Causes Pain In The Forearm?
I am having pain in my right forearm. It is concentrated in the muscle on top of my forearm and I have very little grip strength and gripping anything is painful. I first noticed the pain while lifting weights and it was made worse by chopping firewood.
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Mon, 6 Feb 2017
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Hello,
We have to rule out have to rule out conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome.
As a first line management, you can take analgesics like Paracetamol or Aceclofenac for pain relief.
If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedician and get evaluated.
In that case, it is better to consult an orthopedician and plan for an MRI scan.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
We have to rule out have to rule out conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome.
As a first line management, you can take analgesics like Paracetamol or Aceclofenac for pain relief.
If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedician and get evaluated.
In that case, it is better to consult an orthopedician and plan for an MRI scan.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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