Sudden sharp pain in right arm

Question 1

Hello just had a question about arm pain, for the past 2 days i have been experiencing a quick sharp pain down my right arm from elbow to rist, diabe?

Answer

Unlikely: Diabetic nerve pain usually starts as a numbness or tingling, not sharp pain. More likely strain or tendonitis.

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Nerve: A pain that shoots down from the elbow to the wrist and only lasts a few seconds is most likely related to nerve entrapment or irritation at the elbow... Read More

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Question 2

Sudden sharp right arm pain, what to do?

Answer

See below: Arm pain is a vague complaint . Neck problems are often associated . A thorough history and exam with xrays if indicated . Seek an orthopaedic surgeo... Read More

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Question 3

I have had to episodes of right sharp facial pain and right arm pain. should i be concerned?

Answer

Concern, yes: Panic, no. Sharp pain is a call for attention. That's a difference from chronic when there is no 'news'. See your Dr. It's not even a good idea to get... Read More

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Question 4

What is it? i have arm pain. sudden twinges in upper right arm lasted 5 mins no other symptoms felt like sharp knife or needle

Answer

Nerve pain: It is difficult to say without examining but the pain you are describing sounds like nerve pain. Nerves can get punched at the level of the neck givin... Read More

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Question 5

Left arm pain it hurts but it hurts when moving my arm back and straight up of my side. i got a sharp pain when i poped my back. what could this be?

Answer

Muscle bruising: You probably bruised the muscles around the shoulder girdle; should settle down within a week or else seek medical attention.

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Question 6

Rph at work. no lifting, standing, filling rxs. sudden sharp pain upper right chest,collar bone,shoulder/arm pain. poss causes?

Answer

Parsonage Turner: Syndrome. Check for any focal weakness or sensory loss. Sometimes this can be a late consequence of pleurisy or an isolated viral event. Degenerative ... Read More

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Question 7

I have sharp pain in my left boob and radiates downmy left arm pain also in left foot/lower back.at night hard to breathe.is this anxiety or something?

Answer

Maybe, Maybe not: These symptoms are difficult to classify at age 25 and may range from anxiety to heart disorders. A MD exam is needed to differentiate.

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Question 8

What can cause left arm pain from shoulder down to hand? not sharp pain..more like an achy pain? 29f. healthy. worried about stroke or heart attack

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Probably a nerve: You are correct that heart attack can cause left arm pain, but not likely with you. You should start with an MRI of the cervical spine (neck) to look ... Read More

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Question 9

Again i have chest tightness but now with sharp pain in left jaw then neck then left upper shoulder then left arm pain come and go, normal ecg echo ?

Answer

See below: We need to make sure your heart is okay. If some type of stress test hasn't been done it needs to; followed by more invasive studies if needed.

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Question 10

Can esophagus spasms cause sharp left chest pain that takes breath away? also cause jaw pain and right arm pain? sinus pain? heart is clear from thurough testing and same with brain and spine. thanks

Answer

Esophageal spasm : This can be esophageal spasm. You position good have you see a gastroenterologist. You can check this and other possible causes like gallbladder, othe... Read More

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Sudden sharp pain in right arm

Hello just had a question about arm pain, for the past 2 days i have been experiencing a quick sharp pain down my right arm from elbow to rist, diabe?

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Sudden sharp right arm pain, what to do?

I have had to episodes of right sharp facial pain and right arm pain. should i be concerned?

What is it? i have arm pain. sudden twinges in upper right arm lasted 5 mins no other symptoms felt like sharp knife or needle

Left arm pain it hurts but it hurts when moving my arm back and straight up of my side. i got a sharp pain when i poped my back. what could this be?

Rph at work. no lifting, standing, filling rxs. sudden sharp pain upper right chest,collar bone,shoulder/arm pain. poss causes?

I have sharp pain in my left boob and radiates downmy left arm pain also in left foot/lower back.at night hard to breathe.is this anxiety or something?

What can cause left arm pain from shoulder down to hand? not sharp pain..more like an achy pain? 29f. healthy. worried about stroke or heart attack

Again i have chest tightness but now with sharp pain in left jaw then neck then left upper shoulder then left arm pain come and go, normal ecg echo ?

Can esophagus spasms cause sharp left chest pain that takes breath away? also cause jaw pain and right arm pain? sinus pain? heart is clear from thurough testing and same with brain and spine. thanks

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