Question 1

what may cause arm pain?

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Arm pain: Many causes. Consider tendonitis, tendon tears, overuse, referred cervical spine pain, carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, radial tunnel, bone injury, contusion, infection, fibromyalgia, inflammation, tumor, etc. Check with orthopedic surgeon.

Question 2

what causes severe arm pain?

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See below: Many things can cause these symptoms.  You need to see your doctor.  He/she whill perform a thorough examination to see what's going on and tell you what to do about it.

Question 3

what is causing constant arm pain?

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Arm pain: Pain with arm movement is likely the arm/shoulder. Pain with neck movement suggests nerve pain from a herniated disc. Neither urgent if not progressing. Ok to try some nsaids, ice/heat for a couple days. Typically, these usually improve over several weeks. Pain that does not deserves a doc evaluation.

Question 4

what can i do to alleviate arm pain?

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Eval.: This is a very general question.  Usually treatment plans for pain are developed based on the diagnosis or the type of pain.  If this is chronic problem  - medical assessment is important. Acupuncture can be helpful for chronic limb pain of varying etiologies.

Question 5

why dose my arm pain hurt now and then?

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See below: Many things can cause these symptoms.  You need to see your doctor.  He/she whill perform a thorough examination to see what's going on and tell you what to do about it.

Question 6

what medicine should i take for my arm pain?

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Over the counter: Depends on how severe your pain is and on what medical history and allergies you have. You can start with tylenol and if not enough try non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs sich as (ibuprofen) if there are no contraindications. See a doctor for further evaluation of your pain and advise on dosing of pain killers.

Question 7

left arm pain when coughing?

Accepted Answer

Herniated disc: Coughing increases pressure in the spine and if there is an underlying  compression of a nerve or the spinal cord itself, pain can be produced.  Best to be examined and perhaps have an MRI of the neck perfored.

Question 8

what can cause chest/arm pain?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Many things, including your heart.  See your doctor right away.

Question 9

extreme neck, back and arm pain?

Accepted Answer

Heart Attack: Symptoms of a Heart Attack include Chest pain/pressure, Lightheadedness/dizziness/nausea/vomiting, Jaw/neck/back pain, Pain in shoulder/arm and Shortness of breath. If you are experiencing any combination of these, please see a Dr for evaluation as any delay could result in severe problems.

Question 10

how long does dead arm pain last?

Accepted Answer

Dead arm: Stingers, cervical radicular pain, or thoracic outlet compression symptoms will vary with amout of compression and energy of the injury. Usually a few minutes to an hour. Anything longer should raise a red flag.

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