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I have pain in my shoulder and it won't as bad at first now it's starting swells sometimes and i can't lift my arm all the way up wats wromg?

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Dr. David Houghton answered

Need medical exam: There are lots of things that might cause a painful, stiff shoulder, from tendonitis to bursitis to a joint infection. Impossible to know without a careful medical exam.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/5/2017

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A member asked:

I have pain in my shoulder and it won't as bad at first now it's starting swells sometimes and i can't lift my arm all the way up wats wromg?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Houghton answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

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