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I have pain in my right arm mostly at the shoulder what could this be?

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Dr. Mahesh Allam answered

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Tendonitis: A strained muscle in the rotator cuff can be the cause. Rest & Ibuprofen should relieve the pain but if it lingers more than a week, consult your physician.

Answered 6/25/2014

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A member asked:

I have pain in my right arm mostly at the shoulder what could this be?

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Dr. Mahesh Allam answered

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