Question 1

what to if i am having dull pain in upper left arm, what could this be?

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Many possibilites: The causes can include musculoskeletal problems from the shoulder, neck or upper arm(humerus). One of the most common causes is a rotator cuff problem. Other possibilities include cardiac conditions, and nerve entrapment problems.

Question 2

localized mild dull pain in upper left arm that comes and goes. re occurring in very minute ? is it heart related ?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Please get checked and examined by your physician.
You are quite young for a coronary event; however, you must be checked, tested and examined.

Question 3

dull aching pain in upper left back for years, feels good to massage real hard with pool ball , it was never injured. what could be causing this?

Accepted Answer

Spasm: Paraspinal muscle spasms can present this way and heat application, changing postures should help. If not, see a pt.

Question 4

what could be causing dull pain in the upper left abdomen?

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Abdominal pain: Given the minimal information available the list of causes Is very long, provide more detail or seek local help including a physical examination

Question 5

what cause dull pain in upper back by left shoulder blade?  29/f.

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Scapular pain: There are a number of causes of scapular pain. The most serious is referred pain from the lungs or heart.  Musculoskeletally the discomfort can be from an irratated nerve, muscle spasm, bursitis. This should be evaluated by a physician.

Question 6

why do i have dull aching pain in upper left arm and neck?

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Get checked: A medical check up is necessary to find the cause of chest pain in this location. It could be from angina which is a serious heart condition where chest pain is brought on by exertion. It is easy to diagnose with ekg and some further medical testing whivch can be done by his physicians.I would advice  you to have a medical check up without any more delays.

Question 7

i keep getting weird "flashes" of dull pain in my upper left arm. i think it is a "radicular pain". becoming more frequent. possible cause?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor : A physical exam is needed to figure this out.

Question 8

i have an achey, dull pain in the upper left area of my back and the side of my ribs. could it be from coughing too much since i have a cold?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You may have strained the muscles in between your ribs from coughing repeatedly. If the pain persists you may want to see your pcp. Sometimes this pain may be from the pleura (the lining around your lungs) as well.

Question 9

5days ago i developed a pushing dull pain in my upper left part of my stomach, not responding to medicines, passing stool more often, worse while lying?

Accepted Answer

Lots possible...: Causes of  llq abdominal discomfort may be identified by first addressing accompanying signs/symptoms so as to localize the organ involved. Fever, nausea, vomiting, altered stool pattern, blood with stool, tenderness, distension? Painful or blood with urination? Recent trauma, herniations? Pending medical evaluation, consider starting acid blockers ; stopping nsaid's, alcohol, tobacco.

Question 10

my husband has a dull pain in his upper left peck region. no nausea, no sweating, but he is worrying himself sick at the moment.  what should we do?

Accepted Answer

Chest pain: NEVER IGNORE LEFT SIDED CHEST PAIN. Proceed directly to the ER for evaluation, EKG and blood testing. Go now!

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What to if i am having dull pain in upper left arm, what could this be?

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Localized mild dull pain in upper left arm that comes and goes. re occurring in very minute ? is it heart related ?

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Dull aching pain in upper left back for years, feels good to massage real hard with pool ball , it was never injured. what could be causing this?

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What could be causing dull pain in the upper left abdomen?

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What cause dull pain in upper back by left shoulder blade? 29/f.

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Why do i have dull aching pain in upper left arm and neck?

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I keep getting weird "flashes" of dull pain in my upper left arm. i think it is a "radicular pain". becoming more frequent. possible cause?

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I have an achey, dull pain in the upper left area of my back and the side of my ribs. could it be from coughing too much since i have a cold?

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5days ago i developed a pushing dull pain in my upper left part of my stomach, not responding to medicines, passing stool more often, worse while lying?

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My husband has a dull pain in his upper left peck region. no nausea, no sweating, but he is worrying himself sick at the moment. what should we do?

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