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What does it mean when you get a sharp pain in your upper right arm close to your shoulder? the pain lasts for 5 minutes and then goes away.

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Many possibles: With your pulmonary symptoms, the arm pain could be related to pulmonary and rarely to cardiac issues. It could also be related to a musculoskeletal issue involving the cervical spine or should. Vascular issues are rarely a cause.

Answered 11/1/2017

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A member asked:

What does it mean when you get a sharp pain in your upper right arm close to your shoulder? the pain lasts for 5 minutes and then goes away.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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