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A 16-year-old female asked:

My arm has been hurting for weeks. i can't lean back or put them behind my head. the pain is in the upper right arm, beginning at the shoulder.

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Dr. Tso Chen
Dr. Tso Chenanswered
Internal Medicine 18 years experience
Shoulder pain: The pain may be caused by rotator cuff muscle issue. I recommend that you see your primary care doctor first so that proper evaluation can be done.
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