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Theni was pushing a pimple on my arm, my whole upper tricep began throbbing. that was over an hour ago. it still problematic, is it just trauma?

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Dr. Ali Saberi answered

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Very likely: A lot of nerves and muscle cells would have been pressed on. Put ice on it. It will help

Answered 4/12/2018

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A member asked:

Theni was pushing a pimple on my arm, my whole upper tricep began throbbing. that was over an hour ago. it still problematic, is it just trauma?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ali Saberi answered

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