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I have been experiencing consistent heaviness and mild pain that starts in my left bicep and occasionally radiates down to my forearm for 3 days.

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Strain: There are a number of possibilities, two of the more common are a strain/ tendonitis of the biceps tendon at its insertion in the forearm; or there are some peripheral nerve entrapment syndromes that can involve that area. Don't hesitate to be see for it if it does not resolve.

Dr Rohatgi agreed

Answered 2/17/2015

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A member asked:

I have been experiencing consistent heaviness and mild pain that starts in my left bicep and occasionally radiates down to my forearm for 3 days.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Dr Rohatgi agreed

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