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Severe shoulder pain as i wringing wet rag. pain at front shoulder. arm ok up and down painful front to back. bursitis? tear? no repete motion prior.

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Tendinitis: Probably a biceps tendinitis. Bursitis unlikely in the location you describe.

Dr Sneid and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/26/2014

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