Question 1

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

Accepted 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 giving burning shooting pains in the arms and neck. Arm pain can also be worrying as it may mean that you could be developing angina. You need to get examined by a doctor to get the correct diagnosis

Question 2

sharp shot down right arm, why?

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Sharp pain: Shapr pain down your arm may reflect a problem in the neck, possibly a disc - without an exam and see the pattern of pain, its not easy to discuss further.  Suggest you see a neurologist for a complete exam so that you may have a plan of action made.

Question 3

i have sudden pain in my right arm

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Need more info: Where in your arm? is it sharp,dull,cramping,burning.....?   ,Does it hurt to move i? Does it hurt to press on it? Any injury to the arm? Have you done any heavy lifting or work recently?

Question 4

my right arm feels hot after i lift weights?

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Increase blood flow: As you know when you lift weights this increase a blood flow to areas you work. This is likely cAuse of your symptom

Question 5

pain in middle right arm just below shoulders?

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Need more info: There are several reasons why you have this pain. It will take an examination to narrow down the cause. Please make an appointment with your family physician.

Question 6

keep getting sharpe pain under right arm  pit?

Accepted Answer

R. arm pain: Sharp pain needs to be looked at. See your primary care doc. For exam.

Question 7

i woke up this morning noticing my right arm is bigger ?

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Need Evaluation: This needs evaluation has it could represent a deep vein thrombosis.  Lymphatic blockage can also cause this, and since it sounds like a sudden acute change immediate medical evaluation is warranted.

Question 8

pain and discomfort in my right arm, what could that mean?

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I can list 15+ Dxs: Too little info. Where in arm is the pain. What makes it better? Worse? Frequency? Character? Persistence? Pattern? Injury? Dominance? Occupation? Deformity like swelling? Answer and then I may help.

Question 9

what does if mean to have pain shooting up and down right arm?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation Needed: Could be nerve issues, muscle issues, heart issues. The key is to go to doctors and get evaluated and treated properly.

Question 10

how long will it take to recover from a gun wound in right arm?

Accepted Answer

Many variables:: Caliber of gun; location of wound (upper or lower arm); extent of injury (tissue loss); structures damaged (bone/artery/nerve); comorbid conditions like diabetes, immunosuppression, etc. Ask the surgeon(s) who repaired the injury for an estimate of healing time.

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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

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Sharp shot down right arm, why?

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I have sudden pain in my right arm

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My right arm feels hot after i lift weights?

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Pain in middle right arm just below shoulders?

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Keep getting sharpe pain under right arm pit?

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I woke up this morning noticing my right arm is bigger ?

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Pain and discomfort in my right arm, what could that mean?

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What does if mean to have pain shooting up and down right arm?

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How long will it take to recover from a gun wound in right arm?

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