Question 1

extreme sharp and stabbing pain in left arm tricep. haven't been working out just came on suddenly what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

Many things: There can be different causes for posterior elbow pain including triceps tendinitis, partial triceps tear, olecranon bursitis, elbow arthritis or even medial or lateral epicondylitis.  Best to avoid the aggravating activity and have it evaluated by an orthopaedic surgeon.

Question 2

what does a sharp, stabbing pain in my left arm mean?

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Heart pain ?: One of the 1st “unusual” symptoms we learn in medical school is that heart pain sometimes shows up as left arm pain. At your age this is a distinct possibility. Please see your doctor immediately to make sure this is not your issue.

Question 3

sharp stabbing burning pain in upper outside left arm between shoulder and elbow. could it be cardiac related? happens about once every 30-40 days and lasts for 4-7 days then goes away.

Accepted Answer

Not cardiac: most probably nerve/muscle inflammation, NSAIDS, unless contraindicated, would help, if it keeps recurring or becomes worse see your doctor, best wishes

Question 4

sharp stabbing pain on left side of chest and left arm going numb?

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Chest and arm sympto: I recommend a prompt examination in the hospital emergency room in view of these symptoms. Stabbing chest pains may be due to lung pathology, pinched nerve or rib cage pathology. Associated arm numbness also occurs in cardiac disorders. Appropriate testing is best done in the emergency room setting.

Question 5

sharp stabbing pain left side of chest 1-2 ribs below breast. started yesterday. noticed some small swelling today that is sensitive to touch.  hurts to breathe, raise left arm, bend, twist, cough, laugh. 36 y/o male. was driving when it hit suddenly and

Accepted Answer

Go see ur FamilyDoc: Sensitivity to touch makes me think of zoster/shingles (http://goo.gl/TaqS6s). Without that, I think of pleurisy which could due to pneumonia. Perhaps you overdid one of your upper body exercise routines (although this shouldn't usually cause pleurisy or painful breathing). Bottom line, you need to see your Family Doc for complete &amp; thorough evaluation.

Question 6

i have sharp, stabbing  pain on the inside of  my upper left arm. do i need to be alarmed?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Pain can be a symptom of something else. Depends on the duration, severity, and quality of your pain. Does it radiate? Is it associate? Any other symptoms along with the pain? These are all questions your doctor will likely ask you. If you had any trauma or activity it is likely musculoskeletal in nature and should improve with rest and a very short course of anti-inflammatories.

Question 7

im a 16  year old guy who had a sharp stabbing pain under my left arm . i did lift weights about 3 hours before. the pain was brief bu intense.

Accepted Answer

Muscle sprain: warm compresses and pain killers, avoid weight lifts for at least a week, if no improvement, see your doctor, good luck

Question 8

i have a sharp stabbing pain in my ribs under my left arm pit and it comes in waves about every 30 minutes what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Musculoskeletal: Most likely, it is a rib dysfunction and is pinching a nerve.  However, it could be internal in the heart or lungs although these usually do not cause sharp pains with any kind of rhythmic occurence.  I would start by seeing a osteopathic physician.

Question 9

could my left sided neck pain be causing stabbing head pain and facial numbness? and left arm pain

Accepted Answer

Neck pain: The symptoms that you describe may be related to a disc herniation in the cervical spine. Alternatively, a soft tissue infection of the neck or a tooth abscess can mimic a herniated disc in  the neck. See your medical doctor for an evaluation.

Question 10

i have chronic stabbing pain in upper left back and shoulder. sometimes pain generating down my left arm.

Accepted Answer

Pain shoulder/ left : Be checked; this pain may be originating in your neck. Imaging may help to show this. It does not sound like cardiac pain. After imaging physiotherapy may be an answer. All the best.

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Extreme sharp and stabbing pain in left arm tricep. haven't been working out just came on suddenly what could cause this?

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What does a sharp, stabbing pain in my left arm mean?

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Sharp stabbing burning pain in upper outside left arm between shoulder and elbow. could it be cardiac related? happens about once every 30-40 days and lasts for 4-7 days then goes away.

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Sharp stabbing pain on left side of chest and left arm going numb?

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Sharp stabbing pain left side of chest 1-2 ribs below breast. started yesterday. noticed some small swelling today that is sensitive to touch. hurts to breathe, raise left arm, bend, twist, cough, laugh. 36 y/o male. was driving when it hit suddenly and

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I have sharp, stabbing pain on the inside of my upper left arm. do i need to be alarmed?

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Im a 16 year old guy who had a sharp stabbing pain under my left arm . i did lift weights about 3 hours before. the pain was brief bu intense.

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I have a sharp stabbing pain in my ribs under my left arm pit and it comes in waves about every 30 minutes what could it be?

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Could my left sided neck pain be causing stabbing head pain and facial numbness? and left arm pain

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I have chronic stabbing pain in upper left back and shoulder. sometimes pain generating down my left arm.

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