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My arm hurts around the shoulder when i try lifting my arm and rolling it around. what does this sound like?

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Dr. Tariq Niazi answered

From an Orthopedic -: Point of view, it sounds a rotator cuff problem, like tendonitis versus a tear in it; bursitis or tendonitis of other tendons are also possible. See an orthopod to get proper diagnosis.

Dr Hettinger and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/10/2014

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A member asked:

My arm hurts around the shoulder when i try lifting my arm and rolling it around. what does this sound like?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tariq Niazi answered

Dr Hettinger and another doctor agreed

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