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Sharp pain when lift things up to put on high shelf. now, shoulder pain when extend arm to the side or lift arm up or write or sleep on side. serious?

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Bursitis: This could be a condition known as shoulder impingement or bursitis. It could also be a mild case of frozen shoulder (mild because your movement restriction sounds minimal) none of these are "serious" but likely needs an evaluation.

Dr Cress agreed

Answered 5/17/2016

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