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What could be the cause of a sharp pain in my left arm?

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Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered

A lot of things: Tendonitis, sprain muscles pulled muscles, pinched nerve and other check with your doctor to find out.

Answered 9/15/2016

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A member asked:

What could be the cause of a sharp pain in my left arm?

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Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered

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