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Why Is My Arm Stiff And Painful?

My arm won t extend or bend all the way because of the pain and stiffness . Been like this for three days. I haven t fell on it and haven t worked out either. What could be the problem.? it keeps me awake at night because if I try to drop my arm to my side it hurts.
Sat, 29 Mar 2014
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Hi,
Pain and stiffness of arm can be caused mainly by overuse injury like bursitis ,tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome and can also be caused by osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis as there is history of external injury is absent. so, consult an orthopaedician for further evaluation and treatment. Before that go for x ray and CT scan of affected arm. take rest and avoid such activity which aggravate symptoms, apply ice or cold packs for 10 minutes for 3 times in a day, avoid smoking and alcohol drink. take tab. ibuprofen 200mg tds, tab. pan 40 once in morning before meal.
ok, and take care.
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Why Is My Arm Stiff And Painful?

Hi, Pain and stiffness of arm can be caused mainly by overuse injury like bursitis ,tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome and can also be caused by osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis as there is history of external injury is absent. so, consult an orthopaedician for further evaluation and treatment. Before that go for x ray and CT scan of affected arm. take rest and avoid such activity which aggravate symptoms, apply ice or cold packs for 10 minutes for 3 times in a day, avoid smoking and alcohol drink. take tab. ibuprofen 200mg tds, tab. pan 40 once in morning before meal. ok, and take care.