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My dad has been feeling a lot of pain in his shoulder. he went to the doctor and they told him the muscle was too tight, causing issues with his nerves. warning signs if things are getting worse?
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Weakness: If the pain does not improve by 2 weeks, then he should be reevaluated more extensively. Moreso if he notes weakness as well, then he should be evaluated immediately.
Answered 1/31/2015
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Need a diagnosis: Tight muscle is not medical diagnosis. The doctor is describing entrapment (nerve trapped between a muscle and something else). This can be identified on a high quality MRI. Consult your doctor to see if an MRI can be done. see link: http://orthosurg.ucsf.edu/patient-care/divisions/sports-medicine/conditions/shoulder/impingement-syndrome/
Answered 1/31/2015
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